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LENA NICOLE HOWERTON D.O.
NPI 1487041430
Internal Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since April 16, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
3026 UPPERLINE ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125(918) 704-0046 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 4, 2022, Jul 26, 2020, Sep 23, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Lena Nicole Howerton D.o. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LENA NICOLE HOWERTON D.O. (NPI 1487041430) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Texas (S3196) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Round Rock Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Round Rock.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487041430
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameLENA NICOLE HOWERTONCredential: D.O.
Location Address3026 UPPERLINE STNew Orleans, LA 70125-5041
Mailing Address2006 Lazy BrkAustin, TX 78723-3441 · (918) 704-0046
Phone(918) 704-0046
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 4, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 26, 2020
✔ NPI 1487041430 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S3196
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License S3196 (TX)
3026 UPPERLINE ST, New Orleans, LA 70125
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 17200 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 1500Round Rock, TX 78681-4308 · Phone (869) 651-2218

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2389912LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lena Nicole Howerton D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5799081006
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191121001115
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
75 services51 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
74 services50 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
52 services52 patients
Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen 87635
This is a lab test that detects the presence of COVID-19 in your body. It uses a technique to amplify the virus's genetic material, either DNA or RNA, making it easier to identify. A positive result indicates an active infection.
19 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Round Rock Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Round Rock, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450718
Location2400 Round Rock AveRound Rock, TX 78681 · Williamson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70125 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
97%1,166 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
100%543 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lena Howerton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lena Howerton is 1487041430. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2015.

Where is Lena Howerton located?

Lena Howerton practices at 3026 Upperline St, New Orleans, LA 70125. The listed phone number is (918) 704-0046.

What is Lena Howerton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Lena Howerton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lena Howerton is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Lena Howerton accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 7 other insurers list Lena Howerton as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Lena Howerton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lena Howerton is affiliated with Round Rock Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lena Howerton was last updated on January 4, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.