JENNIFER BIANCA HOWSE M.D.
NPI 1871869321
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Q: What is Jennifer Howse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Howse is 1871869321. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2012.

Q: What is Jennifer Howse's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Howse was last updated on July 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.

Active since March 29, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

84.05/100

CMS Quality Rating

1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-2631(713) 873-3679 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Jennifer Bianca Howse M.d. NPPES

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

JENNIFER BIANCA HOWSE M.D. (NPI 1871869321) is an individual psychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (1492) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871869321

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameJENNIFER BIANCA HOWSECredential: M.D.

Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608

Mailing Address1502 Taub Loop, Second Floor, Room 2.216, Npc BuildingHouston, TX 77030 · (713) 907-9380

Phone(713) 873-2631

Fax(713) 873-3679

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 2025

NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2025

✔ NPI 1871869321 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · 1492✔ Licensed in MA · 71339

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Psychosomatic MedicineTaxonomy 2084P0015X · License 1492 (TX)

1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jennifer Bianca Howse M.d. 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 ID3870815467

PECOS Enrollment IDI20181023001497

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Jennifer Howse reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Baylor College Of Medicine

Same address

Family Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053352914 (713) 873-2000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

36 services12 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

19 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450289

Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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

$176.98 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

84.05/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

84.49

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.39

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.

ZAVEN SARGSYAN MD

Internal Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-8890

KAYE-ANN ANTONETTE CHRISTIE PA-C

Physician Assistant

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-2000

EMILY MARIE WEBSTER PA-C

Physician Assistant

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-8890

DR. MIGUEL A NIETO D.O.

Emergency Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-7045

DR. LOUIS BRUNO FORNAGE MD

Emergency Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-3060

DR. MICHELE TROUTMAN GIFFORD MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 798-1750

DR. KYLE SUEN M.D.

Emergency Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-8890

DR. MIYSHA SHAW GIRARDEAU MD, MS

Internal Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (771) 387-3889

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 Jennifer Howse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Howse is 1871869321. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2012.

Where is Jennifer Howse located?

Jennifer Howse practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-2631.

What is Jennifer Howse's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Jennifer Howse enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Howse 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Jennifer Howse's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Howse reassigns Medicare benefits to Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Jennifer Howse's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jennifer Howse accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Jennifer Howse 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 Jennifer Howse affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jennifer Howse is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Howse was last updated on July 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.