MILZA CATHERINE OPPER HOWARD MD
NPI 1699396325
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Opelika, AL

Active since May 05, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR, OPELIKA, AL 36801(334) 821-0238 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 20, 2024, May 5, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Milza Catherine Opper Howard Md NPPES

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

MILZA CATHERINE OPPER HOWARD MD (NPI 1699396325) is an individual psychiatry provider in Opelika, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.48704) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699396325
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameMILZA CATHERINE OPPER HOWARDCredential: MD
Location Address2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DROpelika, AL 36801-2379
Mailing Address2740 Village Professional DrOpelika, AL 36801-2379 · (334) 821-0238
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 25, 2025
NPI 1699396325 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in AL · MD.48704
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.
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR, Opelika, AL 36801

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Milza Catherine Opper

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

Milza Catherine Opper Howard Md 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 ID8224450457
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240823002464
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
22 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36801 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
$161.63 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $40.40 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Psychologist (Clinical)
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
OPELIKA, AL 36801

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 Milza Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Milza Howard is 1699396325. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2020. The provider is also known as Milza Catherine Opper.

Where is Milza Howard located?

Milza Howard practices at 2740 Village Professional Dr, Opelika, AL 36801. The listed phone number is (334) 821-0238.

What is Milza Howard's specialty?

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

Is Milza Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Milza 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 Milza Howard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Insurance Company, Providence Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Milza 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 Milza Howard was last updated on April 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.