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MS. LAURA M HOWER PA-C
NPI 1699081661
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Lakewood, CO

Active since August 27, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.22/100
CMS Quality Rating
11700 W 2ND PL STE 280, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228(720) 321-8680(720) 321-8681 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ms. Laura M Hower Pa-c NPPES

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

MS. LAURA M HOWER PA-C (NPI 1699081661) is an individual surgical provider in Lakewood, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (PA.0005982) and active in the NPI registry since August 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Reading, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699081661
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363AS0400X
Provider Legal NameMS. LAURA M HOWERCredential: PA-C
Location Address11700 W 2ND PL STE 280Lakewood, CO 80228-1717
Mailing Address1655 Dauphin AveReading, PA 19610-2313 · (814) 243-0875
Phone(720) 321-8680
Fax(720) 321-8681
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateAugust 27, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1699081661 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · SurgicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AS0400X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · PA.0005982✔ Licensed in PA · MA054498
11700 W 2ND PL STE 280, Lakewood, CO 80228
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Laura Berkebile Pa-c

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11655 Dauphin AveReading, PA 19610 · Phone (814) 243-0875

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

Ms. Laura M Hower 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 ID3173719432
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200114002033
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 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.

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.
15 services14 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.
11 services11 patients

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.

88.22/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.96
Promoting Interoperability81
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DR. JOLIAN J DAHL MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
11700 W 2ND PL STE 280
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Jefferson County (720) 321-8680
CARLOS HUMBERTO CORRAL MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
11700 W 2ND PL STE 280
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Jefferson County (720) 321-8680
CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
11700 W 2ND PL STE 280
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Jefferson County (720) 321-8680

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 Laura Hower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Hower is 1699081661. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 27, 2010. The provider is also known as Laura Berkebile Pa-C.

Where is Laura Hower located?

Laura Hower practices at 11700 W 2nd Pl Ste 280, Lakewood, CO 80228. The listed phone number is (720) 321-8680.

What is Laura Hower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Surgical, with taxonomy code 363AS0400X.

Is Laura Hower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Hower 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Hower was last updated on February 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.