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CHRISTINA MARIE HOWARD NP
NPI 1619573797
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Phoenix, AZ

Active since December 04, 2020PECOS Enrolled
88.44/100
CMS Quality Rating
755 E MCDOWELL RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85006(602) 521-3201 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Christina Marie Howard Np NPPES

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

CHRISTINA MARIE HOWARD NP (NPI 1619573797) is an individual family provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (250071) and active in the NPI registry since December 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619573797
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINA MARIE HOWARDCredential: NP
Location Address755 E MCDOWELL RDPhoenix, AZ 85006-2506
Mailing Address755 E Mcdowell Rd Fl 2Phoenix, AZ 85006-2506 · (602) 521-3550
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1619573797 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 250071
755 E MCDOWELL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Accepted 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

Christina Marie Howard Np 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 ID8921414574
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210308000679
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 Christina Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
2901 N CENTRAL AVE STE 160
Phoenix, AZ 85012
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 553 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85006 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

88.44/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.36

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.

Physician Assistant
755 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Physical Therapist
755 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
755 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Physical Therapist
755 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Speech-Language Pathologist
755 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
755 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
755 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
755 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006

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 Christina Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Howard is 1619573797. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2020.

Where is Christina Howard located?

Christina Howard practices at 755 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006. The listed phone number is (602) 521-3201.

What is Christina Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Christina Howard enrolled in Medicare?

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

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christina Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to Banner - University Physician Specialists LLC (Phoenix, AZ). 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 Christina Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christina Howard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare list Christina 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 Christina Howard was last updated on October 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 days 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.