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JENNIFER LYNN HOWARD MA
NPI 1487266771
Counselor - Mental Health in Lowell, IN

Active since August 19, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2068 LUCAS PKWY, LOWELL, IN 46356(219) 690-7025 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 23, 2026, Mar 17, 2026, Mar 15, 2026 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Jennifer Lynn Howard Ma NPPES

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

JENNIFER LYNN HOWARD MA (NPI 1487266771) is an individual mental health provider in Lowell, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (39005035A) and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487266771
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER LYNN HOWARDCredential: MA
Location Address2068 LUCAS PKWYLowell, IN 46356-2169
Mailing Address2068 Lucas PkwyLowell, IN 46356-2169 · (219) 690-7025
Phone(219) 690-7025
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1487266771 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 39005035A
Also ListedCounselorTaxonomy 101Y00000X · License 39005035A (IN)
2068 LUCAS PKWY, Lowell, IN 46356
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jennifer Lynn Howard Ma 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 ID6305373796
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241224001339
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Jennifer Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Heartland Behavioral Health Inc
Same address
Group Psychotherapy
2068 LUCAS PKWY
Lowell, IN 46356
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134618333 (219) 690-7025
Grow Healthcare Group PA
1,146 mi
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 417 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HEARTLAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC
Psychologist (Group Psychotherapy)
2068 LUCAS PKWY
LOWELL, IN 46356
Lake County (219) 690-7025
JEANINE MARIE HARLEY CADAC II
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
2068 LUCAS PKWY
LOWELL, IN 46356
Lake County (219) 690-7025
MR. STEVEN JOSEPH BUTERA LMHC, LCAC, NCC, CHP
Counselor (Mental Health)
2068 LUCAS PKWY
LOWELL, IN 46356
Lake County (219) 690-7025
ROMARIO ESKANDAR LCAC-A
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
2068 LUCAS PKWY
LOWELL, IN 46356
Lake County (219) 690-7025
KESHA MOLDEN
Counselor (Mental Health)
2068 LUCAS PKWY
LOWELL, IN 46356
Lake County (219) 690-7025
JESSICA E MUNSIE LMHCA
Counselor (Mental Health)
2068 LUCAS PKWY
LOWELL, IN 46356
Lake County (219) 690-7025
SABRINA HUGHEY LSW, M.DIV.
Social Worker
2068 LUCAS PKWY
LOWELL, IN 46356
Lake County (219) 690-7025
MISS LAUREN ASHLEIGH THOMAS
Counselor
2068 LUCAS PKWY
LOWELL, IN 46356
Lake County (219) 690-7025

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 Jennifer Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Howard is 1487266771. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2020.

Where is Jennifer Howard located?

Jennifer Howard practices at 2068 Lucas Pkwy, Lowell, IN 46356. The listed phone number is (219) 690-7025.

What is Jennifer Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Jennifer Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Howard 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jennifer Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Heartland Behavioral Health Inc (Lowell, IN) and Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Jennifer Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jennifer Howard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 3 other insurers list Jennifer Howard 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Howard was last updated on March 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.