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MS. MECHELLE AUGUSTE HOWARD NP
NPI 1811128531
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Carlsbad, CA

Active since July 29, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
5838 EDISON PL STE 100, CARLSBAD, CA 92008(800) 275-3243(760) 444-2211 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Ms. Mechelle Auguste Howard Np NPPES

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

MS. MECHELLE AUGUSTE HOWARD NP (NPI 1811128531) is an individual adult health provider in Carlsbad, California, licensed in California (21877) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811128531
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2200X
Provider Legal NameMS. MECHELLE AUGUSTE HOWARDCredential: NP
Location Address5838 EDISON PL STE 100Carlsbad, CA 92008-5520
Mailing Address5838 Edison Pl Ste 100Carlsbad, CA 92008-5520 · (800) 275-3243 · Fax (760) 444-2211
Phone(800) 275-3243
Fax(760) 444-2211
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 2021
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2021
✔ NPI 1811128531 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 21877✔ Licensed in KY · 5079P
5838 EDISON PL STE 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.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

Ms. Mechelle Auguste Howard Np 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 ID941459663
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121012000239
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 7

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 nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
822 services270 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
489 services170 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
432 services186 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 90792
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is a comprehensive assessment. It includes a detailed examination of your mental health and physical wellbeing, as well as your personal and family history. This evaluation aids in creating an effective treatment plan.
251 services243 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
219 services119 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 90792
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is a comprehensive assessment. It includes a detailed examination of your mental health and physical wellbeing, as well as your personal and family history. This evaluation aids in creating an effective treatment plan.
213 services190 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92008 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Dementia Associated Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms Screening and Management
Percentage of patients with dementia for whom there was a documented symptoms screening* for behavioral and psychiatric symptoms, including depression, AND for whom, if symptoms screening was positive, there was also documentation of recommendations for…
100%171 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Dementia: Functional Status Assessment
Percentage of patients with dementia for whom an assessment of functional status* was performed at least once in the last 12 months
100%171 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Dementia: Safety Concerns Screening and Mitigation Recommendations or Referral for Patients with Dementia
Percentage of patients with dementia or their caregiver(s) for whom there was a documented safety concerns screening * in two domains of risk: 1) dangerousness to self or others and 2) environmental risks; and if safety concerns screening was positive in the…
100%171 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%303 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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 20

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

DR. DILRANI BHADARE PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
5838 EDISON PL STE 100
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
San Diego County (707) 331-0739
DR. ANDREA LAU KAO PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
5838 EDISON PL STE 100
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
San Diego County (760) 300-3664
EMAKA TAKASHIMA
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5838 EDISON PL STE 100
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
San Diego County (800) 275-3243
DR. EBELE CHRISTINA OKONKWO-ANWASI PH.D
Psychologist (Clinical)
5838 EDISON PL STE 100
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
San Diego County (800) 275-3243
DR. ERIC KENNETH ANDERSON JR. PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
5838 EDISON PL STE 100
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
San Diego County (888) 307-0893
NORMA JEAN HIRSCH PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
5838 EDISON PL STE 100
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
San Diego County (760) 300-3664
OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES OF WISCONSIN, S.C.
Psychologist (Clinical)
5838 EDISON PL STE 100
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
San Diego County (888) 515-3834
DR. CHARLYNN ANNE ODAHL PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
5838 EDISON PL STE 100
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
San Diego County (760) 300-3664

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 Mechelle Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mechelle Howard is 1811128531. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2009.

Where is Mechelle Howard located?

Mechelle Howard practices at 5838 Edison Pl Ste 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008. The listed phone number is (800) 275-3243.

What is Mechelle Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult Health, with taxonomy code 363LA2200X.

Is Mechelle Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mechelle 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 Mechelle Howard accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Mechelle 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 Mechelle Howard was last updated on August 13, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.