HOWERTON SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
NPI 1861660151
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Austin, TX

NPI Status: Active since February 20, 2008

Contact Information

2610 S INTERSTATE 35
AUSTIN, TX
ZIP 78704
Phone: (512) 443-9715
Fax: (512) 443-9845

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ambulatory Surgical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 45D2007002
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 05-04-2028

About HOWERTON SURGICAL CENTER, LLC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Howerton Surgical Center, Llc, a provider established in Austin, Texas operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1861660151 assigned on February 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X with license number 130007 (TX). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Kristen M Hawthorne Md (Medical Director)

NPI
1861660151
Provider Name
HOWERTON SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
2610 S INTERSTATE 35 AUSTIN, TX 78704
Location Phone
(512) 443-9715
Location Fax
(512) 443-9845
Mailing Address
2610 S INTERSTATE 35 AUSTIN, TX 78704
Mailing Phone
(512) 443-9715
Mailing Fax
(512) 443-9845
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
02-20-2008
Last Update Date
04-06-2017
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical

Taxonomy Code
261QA1903X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
License No.
130007
License State
TX

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Bronze Classic 4700 - EPO
  • Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
  • Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - EPO
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - EPO
  • Bronze Simple Diabetes - EPO
  • Gold Classic - EPO
  • Gold Classic Guided Care - HMO
  • Gold Classic Standard - EPO
  • Gold Classic Standard Guided Care - HMO
  • Gold Elite - EPO
  • Gold Simple Diabetes Guided Care - HMO
  • Gold Simple Guided Care - HMO
  • Silver Classic - EPO
  • Silver Classic Standard - EPO
  • Silver Classic Standard Guided Care - HMO
  • Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits Guided Care - HMO
  • Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM Guided Care - HMO
  • Silver Simple Diabetes Guided Care - HMO
  • Silver Simple Guided Care - HMO
  • Sendero Health Austin512 Silver / $40 PCP / $75 Specialist / $15 Generic Drugs / $0 Deductible - HMO
  • Sendero Health Capital Silver / $40 PCP / $80 Specialist / $20 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Sendero Health Hill Country Gold / $30 PCP / $60 Specialist / $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Sendero Health Original Silver / $20 PCP + 2 $0 PCP Visits / $10 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Sendero Health Preferred Bronze / $25 PCP / $75 Specialist / $22 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Sendero Health Quality Care Bronze High Deductible / $50 PCP / $25 Generic Drugs / $100 Specialist - HMO
  • Sendero Health Real Gold / $350 Deductible - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

KRISTEN M HAWTHORNE MD

Authorized Official Title
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Authorized Official Phone
(512) 443-9715

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
205808301MEDICAID (05)TX 
ASC361OTHER (01)TXMEDICARE NUMBER

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens

This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.

This service was performed 22 times for 18 patients

Incision to improve eye fluid flow

This procedure, known as a trabeculectomy, involves creating a small opening in the eye to improve fluid flow. This can help lower eye pressure in conditions like glaucoma. It's a common, safe procedure to protect your eye health.

This service was performed 23 times for 14 patients

Injection of drug into eye

An injection into the eye is a procedure where a medication is delivered directly into your eye to treat various conditions. A local anesthetic is applied to numb the eye, ensuring minimal discomfort. The drug helps manage diseases like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.

This service was performed 123 times for 30 patients

Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg

Aflibercept injection is a treatment for certain eye conditions that affect vision. It works by blocking abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye, which can cause vision loss. The medication is administered directly into the eye by a healthcare professional.

This service was performed 148 times for 16 patients

Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg

Bevacizumab is a medication given through an injection. It's designed to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that cancer cells need to grow and spread. The 10 mg dose refers to the amount of the drug in the injection.

This service was performed 49 times for 17 patients

Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow

Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow is a procedure aimed at treating glaucoma. A laser is used to create a small hole in the eye's drainage system, allowing fluid to flow out more easily. This helps to lower the pressure inside the eye, reducing the risk of vision loss.

This service was performed 28 times for 17 patients

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens

This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.

This service was performed 331 times for 205 patients

Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser

This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.

This service was performed 130 times for 94 patients

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
45D2007002
Facility Type
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective Date
May 05, 2026
Certificate Expiration Date
May 04, 2028
Laboratory Director
RICHARD A. BERKOWITZ
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Howerton Surgical Center, Llc to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1861660151, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 49. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 49 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 6 → 12 → 3 0 → 0 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 49

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 49 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 49 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1861660151.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1861660151, enumerated as an "organization" on February 20, 2008.

The provider is located at 2610 S INTERSTATE 35 AUSTIN, TX 78704 and the phone number is (512) 443-9715.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.