DR. CAITLIN MARY HOWARD MD, MPH
NPI 1821360165
Emergency Medicine in Fort Hood, TX

Active since February 02, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.59/100
CMS Quality Rating
36065 SANTA FE AVE, FORT HOOD, TX 76544(254) 288-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 30, 2018, Apr 25, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Caitlin Mary Howard Md, Mph NPPES

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

DR. CAITLIN MARY HOWARD MD, MPH (NPI 1821360165) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Fort Hood, Texas, licensed in Texas (R2128) and active in the NPI registry since February 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Parkland Health & Hospital System, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821360165
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAITLIN MARY HOWARDCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address36065 SANTA FE AVEFort Hood, TX 76544-4752
Mailing AddressCarl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, 36065 Santa Fe AveFort Hood, TX 76544
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateFebruary 2, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1821360165 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in TX · R2128
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
36065 SANTA FE AVE, Fort Hood, TX 76544

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

Dr. Caitlin Mary Howard Md, Mph 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 ID4082049069
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200122000236
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
111 services111 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
68 services67 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Parkland Health & Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Dallas, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450015
Location5200 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75235 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450044
Location6201 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76544 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
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

74.59/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.12
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.2

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 (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
36065 SANTA FE AVE
FORT CAVAZOS, TX 76544
Internal Medicine
36065 SANTA FE AVE
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Pharmacist (Critical Care)
36065 SANTA FE AVE
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Internal Medicine
36065 SANTA FE AVE
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Physician Assistant
36065 SANTA FE AVE
FORT CAVAZOS, TX 76544
General Practice
36065 SANTA FE AVE
FORT CAVAZOS, TX 76544
Emergency Medicine
36065 SANTA FE AVE
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Military Health Care Provider
36065 SANTA FE AVE
FORT HOOD, TX 76544

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 Caitlin Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caitlin Howard is 1821360165. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2012.

Where is Caitlin Howard located?

Caitlin Howard practices at 36065 Santa Fe Ave, Fort Hood, TX 76544. The listed phone number is (254) 288-8000.

What is Caitlin Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Caitlin Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caitlin 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 Caitlin Howard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Caitlin 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.

Is Caitlin Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caitlin Howard is affiliated with Parkland Health & Hospital System and Ut Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr..

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caitlin Howard was last updated on August 30, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.