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NICOLE HOWELL PA-C
NPI 1790099547
Physician Assistant in San Marcos, TX

Active since August 04, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1920 CORPORATE DR STE 208, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666(512) 878-6330(870) 878-6941 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2024, Aug 8, 2024, Mar 23, 2023 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2016).

About Nicole Howell Pa-c NPPES

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

NICOLE HOWELL PA-C (NPI 1790099547) is an individual physician assistant in San Marcos, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA 05907) and active in the NPI registry since August 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-san Marcos, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790099547
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE HOWELLCredential: PA-C
Location Address1920 CORPORATE DR STE 208San Marcos, TX 78666-6286
Mailing Address1920 Corporate Dr Ste 208San Marcos, TX 78666-6286 · (512) 878-6330 · Fax (512) 878-6941
Phone(512) 878-6330
Fax(870) 878-6941
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 20249 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1790099547 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 TX · PA 05907
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.
1920 CORPORATE DR STE 208, San Marcos, TX 78666
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1401 Broadway St Ste ASan Marcos, TX 78666-7771 · Phone (512) 805-5650 · Fax (512) 392-4718
Location 2201 Fm 3237 Ste 111Wimberley, TX 78676-2119 · Phone (512) 847-3434
Location 31320 Wonder World Dr Ste 101San Marcos, TX 78666-7558 · Phone (512) 396-3911 · Fax (512) 353-0807
Location 42430 S Ih 35San Marcos, TX 78666-5906 · Phone (512) 878-6946

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid370968503TX
Other679419Medicare
OtherP02144922Rr Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Oscar Insurance Company 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

Nicole Howell 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 ID5395939516
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101102000538
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 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.
89 services81 patients
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.
16 services16 patients
Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos

Acute Care Hospitals · San Marcos, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450272
Location1301 Wonder World DriveSan Marcos, TX 78666 · Hays County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78666 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
23%124 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
19%279 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
26%225 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
16%69 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%1,557 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%272 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
65%1,476 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
78%1,476 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
12%1,476 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
21%1,476 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

AMANDA LOUISE TAM PA-C
Physician Assistant
1920 CORPORATE DR STE 208
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
Hays County (512) 878-6330
ALLISON LEIGH ROYAL
Nurse Practitioner
1920 CORPORATE DR STE 208
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
Hays County (512) 396-3911
BOBBY CARTER FNP
Nurse Practitioner
1920 CORPORATE DR STE 208
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
Hays County (512) 753-3674

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 Nicole Howell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Howell is 1790099547. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2010.

Where is Nicole Howell located?

Nicole Howell practices at 1920 Corporate Dr Ste 208, San Marcos, TX 78666. The listed phone number is (512) 878-6330.

What is Nicole Howell's specialty?

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

Is Nicole Howell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Howell 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 Nicole Howell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Nicole Howell 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 Nicole Howell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Howell is affiliated with Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Howell was last updated on August 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.