HOWARD EDWARD HILL LCSW
NPI 1487754263
Social Worker - Clinical in Alamogordo, NM

Active since September 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 1ST ST BLDG 17, HOLLOMAN AFB, ALAMOGORDO, NM 88330(505) 572-2189 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Howard Edward Hill Lcsw NPPES

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

HOWARD EDWARD HILL LCSW (NPI 1487754263) is an individual clinical provider in Alamogordo, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (I-07022) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487754263
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameHOWARD EDWARD HILLCredential: LCSW
Location Address200 1ST ST BLDG 17, HOLLOMAN AFBAlamogordo, NM 88330
Mailing Address31 Camino RanchitosAlamogordo, NM 88310-9306 · (575) 491-6657
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 2013
✔ NPI 1487754263 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · I-07022✔ Licensed in CO · 989555
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
200 1ST ST BLDG 17, Alamogordo, NM 88330

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Howard Edward Hill Lcsw 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 ID6709027956
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130730000880
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Howard Hill reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
1900 10TH ST
Alamogordo, NM 88310
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
68 services13 patients
Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
50 services12 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88330 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Howard Hill's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Hill is 1487754263. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2006.

Where is Howard Hill located?

Howard Hill practices at 200 1st St Bldg 17 Holloman Afb, Alamogordo, NM 88330. The listed phone number is (505) 572-2189.

What is Howard Hill's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Howard Hill enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Hill 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 organization bills Medicare for Howard Hill's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Howard Hill reassigns Medicare benefits to Counseling Center, Inc. (Alamogordo, NM). The 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 Howard Hill's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Hill was last updated on April 9, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.