DR. SUSAN THERESA HOWARD M.D.
NPI 1649247107
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Edwards, CO

Active since March 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
435 EDWARDS ACCESS RD, EDWARDS, CO 81632(970) 476-2451 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2025, Apr 9, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Susan Theresa Howard M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SUSAN THERESA HOWARD M.D. (NPI 1649247107) is an individual psychiatry provider in Edwards, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0075051) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Columbus Community Hospital, Inc, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649247107
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. SUSAN THERESA HOWARDCredential: M.D.
Location Address435 EDWARDS ACCESS RDEdwards, CO 81632-5633
Mailing Address439 Edwards Access RdEdwards, CO 81632-5634 · (970) 445-2489
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateMarch 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2025
NPI 1649247107 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses Licensed in CO · DR.0075051 Licensed in NE · 19273
Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0802X · License 19273 (NE)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License 19273 (NE)
435 EDWARDS ACCESS RD, Edwards, CO 81632

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1420 W 5th St, Suite 201Hastings, NE 68901-7551 · Phone (402) 462-9400 · Fax (402) 462-9466
Location 2439 Edwards Access RdEdwards, CO 81632-5634 · Phone (970) 445-2489

Other Identifiers 7

Medicaid9000244520CO
Medicaid10025542700NE
Other24846NE · Midlands
Other12006646NE · Caqh
Other527829NE · Value Options
Other738439000NE · Magellan
Other31593NE · Bc/bs

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Susan Theresa Howard M.d. 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 ID3173598349
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040831000970
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
168 services33 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
93 services32 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
70 services20 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
29 services28 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
18 services16 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.
16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Columbus Community Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, NE
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number280111
Location4600 38th StColumbus, NE 68601 · Platte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81632 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
$174.82 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $43.70 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

General Acute Care Hospital
435 EDWARDS ACCESS RD
EDWARDS, CO 81632
Community/Behavioral Health
435 EDWARDS ACCESS RD
EDWARDS, CO 81632
Pharmacist
435 EDWARDS ACCESS RD
EDWARDS, CO 81632
Pharmacist
435 EDWARDS ACCESS RD
EDWARDS, CO 81632
Counselor (Mental Health)
435 EDWARDS ACCESS RD
EDWARDS, CO 81632

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 Susan Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Susan Howard is 1649247107. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 3, 2006.

Where is Susan Howard located?

Susan Howard practices at 435 Edwards Access Rd, Edwards, CO 81632. The listed phone number is (970) 476-2451.

What is Susan Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Susan Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Susan 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.

What insurance does Susan Howard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Susan 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 Susan Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Susan Howard is affiliated with Columbus Community Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Susan Howard was last updated on July 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.