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DEBRA LYNN HOWARD APRN
NPI 1528295292
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics in Lexington, KY

Active since June 19, 2009PECOS Enrolled
740 S LIMESTONE ST, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 257-5548(859) 257-5549 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Debra Lynn Howard Aprn NPPES

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

DEBRA LYNN HOWARD APRN (NPI 1528295292) is an individual pediatrics provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (3005637) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528295292
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0200X
Provider Legal NameDEBRA LYNN HOWARDCredential: APRN
Location Address740 S LIMESTONE STLexington, KY 40536-0001
Mailing Address2333 Alumni Park Plz, Suite 200Lexington, KY 40517-4012 · (859) 218-5677 · Fax (859) 257-7899
Phone(859) 257-5548
Fax(859) 257-5549
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2018
✔ NPI 1528295292 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · PediatricsPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 3005637✔ Licensed in KY · 5637P
740 S LIMESTONE ST, Lexington, KY 40536
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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 Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Debra Lynn Howard Aprn is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Debra Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Kentucky
Same address
Dentist
740 S LIMESTONE ST
Lexington, KY 40536
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 1,761 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730225129 (859) 257-3462

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40536 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

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.

KATHLEEN M. EBBITT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 218-1632
MEGHA DESAI MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
740 S LIMESTONE ST, ENDOCRINE CLINIC, 2ND FLOOR, WING C
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-2232
ABBY B. MATTINGLY AU.D.
Audiologist
740 S LIMESTONE ST, SUITE B317
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 257-3390
MS. ELLEN E RATCLIFFE DNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-5045
ANDREA MARGARET GORRINGE PAC
Physician Assistant (Medical)
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-0079
DR. SALLY VALENTINA MATHIAS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
740 S LIMESTONE ST, J401
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-5661
LOUIS IRVING BEZOLD III MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-1432
LYNN ANN KELSO ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 257-3253

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 Debra Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Debra Howard is 1528295292. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2009.

Where is Debra Howard located?

Debra Howard practices at 740 S Limestone St, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 257-5548.

What is Debra Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Pediatrics, with taxonomy code 363LP0200X.

Is Debra Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Debra Howard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Debra Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Debra Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Kentucky (Lexington, KY). 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 Debra Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Debra Howard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Debra 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 Debra Howard was last updated on September 11, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.