LYNN ANNETTE HOWARD MD
NPI 1942276209
Emergency Medicine in Duluth, MN

Active since February 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
407 E 3RD ST, ESSENTIA HEALTH ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, DULUTH, MN 55805(218) 786-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 20, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Lynn Annette Howard Md NPPES

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

LYNN ANNETTE HOWARD MD (NPI 1942276209) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (44999) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942276209
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameLYNN ANNETTE HOWARDCredential: MD
Location Address407 E 3RD ST, ESSENTIA HEALTH ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTERDuluth, MN 55805-1950
Mailing Address407 E 3rd St, Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical CenterDuluth, MN 55805-1950 · (218) 786-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 20, 2011
✔ NPI 1942276209 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 44999
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.
407 E 3RD ST, Duluth, MN 55805

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH88351MN
Medicare PIN930004061MN
Medicaid1942276209MN

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

Lynn Annette Howard Md 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 ID143277483
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050407001070, I20120306000719
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 Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show Lynn Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Care
407 E 3RD ST
Duluth, MN 55805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Marys Medical Center
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
400 E 3RD ST
Duluth, MN 55805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,460 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
3500 TOWER AVE
Superior, WI 54880
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Marys Hospital Of Superior
  • 381 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
4572 COUNTY ROAD 61
Moose Lake, MN 55767
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 213 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access Hospital
5211 HIGHWAY 110
Aurora, MN 55705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 136 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
901 9TH ST N
Virginia, MN 55792
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 171 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
705 LUNDORFF DRIVE SOUTH
Sandstone, MN 55072
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
24087 CUYUNA ST
Deerwood, MN 56444
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Josephs Medical Center
  • 340 clinicians in this Medicare group

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.

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.
69 services66 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.
34 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240002
Location402 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Essentia Health Virginia

Acute Care Hospitals · Virginia, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number240084
Location901 9th Street NorthVirginia, MN 55792 · St. Louis County
Birthing friendly

Essentia Health Sandstone

Critical Access Hospitals · Sandstone, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241309
Location705 Lundorff Drive SouthSandstone, MN 55072 · Pine County
Emergency services

St Marys Hospital Superior

Critical Access Hospitals · Superior, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521329
Location3500 Tower AveSuperior, WI 54880 · Douglas County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55805 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

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.

Physical Therapist
407 E 3RD ST, ESSENTIA HEALTH ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
DULUTH, MN 55805
Occupational Therapist
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Emergency Medicine
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Physical Therapist
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Health)
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Occupational Therapist
407 E 3RD ST, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC
DULUTH, MN 55805

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 Lynn Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lynn Howard is 1942276209. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2006.

Where is Lynn Howard located?

Lynn Howard practices at 407 E 3rd St Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, MN 55805. The listed phone number is (218) 786-4000.

What is Lynn Howard's specialty?

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

Is Lynn Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lynn 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lynn Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lynn Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: St. Mary's Medical Center (Duluth, MN), The Duluth Clinic, Ltd (Duluth, MN), St. Mary's Hospital Of Superior (Superior, WI), Essentia Health Moose Lake (Moose Lake, MN), Northern Pines Medical Center (Aurora, MN) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Lynn Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Lynn Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lynn Howard is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, Essentia Health Virginia, Essentia Health Sandstone and St Marys Hospital Superior.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lynn Howard was last updated on December 20, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.