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DR. ANTJE HECKMANN HOWARD MD
NPI 1518970946
Family Medicine in Salem, OR

Active since August 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5050 SKYLINE VILLAGE LOOP S., SALEM, OR 97306(503) 391-1110(503) 370-4237 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Antje Heckmann Howard Md NPPES

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

DR. ANTJE HECKMANN HOWARD MD (NPI 1518970946) is an individual family medicine provider in Salem, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD21425) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Salem Hospital, and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518970946
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANTJE HECKMANN HOWARDCredential: MD
Location Address5050 SKYLINE VILLAGE LOOP S.Salem, OR 97306
Mailing Address5050 Skyline Village Loop S.Salem, OR 97306 · (503) 391-1110 · Fax (503) 370-4237
Phone(503) 391-1110
Fax(503) 370-4237
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1518970946 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in OR · MD21425
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
5050 SKYLINE VILLAGE LOOP S., Salem, OR 97306
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid134279OR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans.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

Dr. Antje Heckmann Howard Md 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 ID7719040567
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090106000376
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Antje Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Salem Health
3.9 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
890 OAK ST SE
Salem, OR 97301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 625 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265431829 (503) 561-5200
South Salem Rehabilitation, LLC
3.9 mi
Skilled Nursing Facility
3445 BOONE RD SE
Salem, OR 97317
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon and Washington enrollments
  • Medicare enrollment name: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest
  • Also billed through NPI 1871848457 (Washington)
  • 3,207 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215071998 (503) 576-3000
Salem Health West Valley
12 mi
Critical Access
525 SE WASHINGTON ST
Dallas, OR 97338
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 254 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245237486 (503) 623-8301

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 2

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 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.
48 services47 patients
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.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Salem Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, OR
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number380051
Location890 Oak Street, SESalem, OR 97301 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

West Valley Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Dallas, OR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number381308
Location525 SE Washington StreetDallas, OR 97338 · Polk County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97306 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
$84.82 typical visit price
range $54.96 – $166.64
Typical copayment $21.20 (range $13.74 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.16 typical visit price
range $17.68 – $136.19
Typical copayment $24.29 (range $4.42 – $34.04)
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.

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 Antje Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Antje Howard is 1518970946. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2006.

Where is Antje Howard located?

Antje Howard practices at 5050 Skyline Village Loop S., Salem, OR 97306. The listed phone number is (503) 391-1110.

What is Antje Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Antje Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Antje 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 Antje Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Antje Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Salem Health (Salem, OR), South Salem Rehabilitation, LLC (Salem, OR) and Salem Health West Valley (Dallas, OR). 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 Antje Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Antje Howard accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans list Antje 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.

Is Antje Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Antje Howard is affiliated with Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Antje Howard was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.