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BRETT HOWARD
NPI 1902262843
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Asheville, NC

Active since January 07, 2016Accepts Medicare Assignment
82 PATTON AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 398-5244 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Brett Howard NPPES

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

BRETT HOWARD (NPI 1902262843) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in Florida (ARNP9324117) and active in the NPI registry since January 2016. He is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902262843
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBRETT HOWARD
Location Address82 PATTON AVEAsheville, NC 28801-3319
Mailing AddressPo Box 2295Asheville, NC 28802-2295 · (828) 398-5244
Phone(828) 398-5244
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJanuary 7, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 2016
✔ NPI 1902262843 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ARNP9324117
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
82 PATTON AVE, Asheville, NC 28801
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINIL387ZFL

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

Brett Howard 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 ID8921302324
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160204001962

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.

Anesthesia for x-ray on heart vessels and chambers 01920
Anesthesia for X-ray on heart vessels and chambers is a process where medication is given to ensure you're comfortable and pain-free during the procedure. This allows doctors to clearly view your heart's structure and function, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment.
75 services75 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
57 services56 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530
Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of neck or heart 01925
Anesthesia for an X-ray on the artery of your neck or heart ensures comfort during the procedure. It involves medication to numb or make you unconscious, so you don't feel pain. It's safe, monitored by professionals, and wears off after the procedure.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
97%95 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
81%285 patients3/55-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 12

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

STEPHEN EDINGTON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
82 PATTON AVE, SUITE 510
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 398-5244
DR. MICHAEL D LEE MD
Anesthesiology
82 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 398-5244
FRANKLIN V COBOS II MD
Anesthesiology
82 PATTON AVE, SUITE 510
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 398-5222
MARTHA W CARTER MD
Anesthesiology
82 PATTON AVE, SUITE 510
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 398-5215
DR. FRANK MORRISON SUTTON JR. MD
Anesthesiology
82 PATTON AVE, SUITE 510
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 398-5244
LINDSAY MARIE CHAMBERS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
82 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 398-5244
RICHARD D. DEINDOERFER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
82 PATTON AVE, SUITE 510
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 398-5222
KYLEE BEVIN BAQUERO CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
82 PATTON AVE, SUITE 510
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 210-9386

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 Brett Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brett Howard is 1902262843. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 7, 2016.

Where is Brett Howard located?

Brett Howard practices at 82 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 398-5244.

What is Brett Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Brett Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brett 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brett Howard was last updated on February 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.