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KIMBERLY LYNN HOWARD PA-C
NPI 1659502573
Physician Assistant in Durham, NC

Active since July 28, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
CR 2 BLDG WHITE ZONE ROOM 3589, DUKE UNIVERSITY/S HOSPITAL/SURGERY, DURHAM, NC 27701(919) 684-4891 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Kimberly Lynn Howard Pa-c NPPES

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

KIMBERLY LYNN HOWARD PA-C (NPI 1659502573) is an individual physician assistant in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (001001960) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659502573
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKIMBERLY LYNN HOWARDCredential: PA-C
Location AddressCR 2 BLDG WHITE ZONE ROOM 3589, DUKE UNIVERSITY/S HOSPITAL/SURGERYDurham, NC 27701-0001
Mailing Address109 W Main St, #202Durham, NC 27701-3663 · (503) 740-3880
Phone(919) 684-4891
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 2009
✔ NPI 1659502573 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 001001960
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
CR 2 BLDG WHITE ZONE ROOM 3589, Durham, NC 27701
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kimberly Lynn Howard Pa-c 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 ID1557409802
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091106000553
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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Duke Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340155
Location3643 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27701 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 Kimberly Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kimberly Howard is 1659502573. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2009.

Where is Kimberly Howard located?

Kimberly Howard practices at Cr 2 Bldg White Zone Room 3589 Duke University/S Hospital/Surgery, Durham, NC 27701. The listed phone number is (919) 684-4891.

What is Kimberly Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Kimberly Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kimberly 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 Kimberly Howard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Kimberly 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 Kimberly Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kimberly Howard is affiliated with Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kimberly Howard was last updated on October 22, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.