TARA E HOWERTON APRN
NPI 1780218206
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Springdale, AR

Active since February 24, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
3901 PARKWAY CIR, SPRINGDALE, AR 72762(479) 587-1700(479) 587-1366 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 30, 2023, Aug 18, 2021, Jun 20, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Tara E Howerton Aprn NPPES

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

TARA E HOWERTON APRN (NPI 1780218206) is an individual acute care provider in Springdale, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (123932) and active in the NPI registry since February 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780218206
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameTARA E HOWERTONCredential: APRN
Location Address3901 PARKWAY CIRSpringdale, AR 72762-6362
Mailing Address3901 Parkway CirSpringdale, AR 72762-6362 · (479) 587-1700 · Fax (479) 587-1366
Fax(479) 587-1366
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateFebruary 24, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMay 30, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 30, 2023
NPI 1780218206 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License Licensed in AR · 123932
3901 PARKWAY CIR, Springdale, AR 72762

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

Tara E Howerton Aprn 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 ID1355760802
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201001002330
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 3

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.
63 services63 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
30 services28 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72762 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

87.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.71
Promoting Interoperability93
Improvement Activities40
Cost66.1

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
3901 PARKWAY CIR
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
3901 PARKWAY CIR
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
3901 PARKWAY CIR
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Physical Therapist
3901 PARKWAY CIR
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3901 PARKWAY CIR
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3901 PARKWAY CIR
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Specialist/Technologist
3901 PARKWAY CIR
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Speech-Language Pathologist
3901 PARKWAY CIR
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762

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 Tara Howerton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Howerton is 1780218206. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 24, 2020.

Where is Tara Howerton located?

Tara Howerton practices at 3901 Parkway Cir, Springdale, AR 72762. The listed phone number is (479) 587-1700.

What is Tara Howerton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Tara Howerton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Howerton 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 Tara Howerton accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Tara Howerton 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 Tara Howerton was last updated on May 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.