KARLA MARIZE HOWARD NURSE PRACTITIONER
NPI 1942818240
Nurse Practitioner in Tucson, AZ

Q: What is Karla Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karla Howard is 1942818240. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2020.

Q: What is Karla Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karla Howard was last updated on November 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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 July 22, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD, TUCSON, AZ 85741(520) 742-9000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 10, 2025, Apr 27, 2022, Jul 22, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Karla Marize Howard Nurse Practitioner NPPES

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

KARLA MARIZE HOWARD NURSE PRACTITIONER (NPI 1942818240) is an individual nurse practitioner in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in California (95022749) and active in the NPI registry since July 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carlsbad Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942818240

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363L00000X

Provider Legal NameKARLA MARIZE HOWARDCredential: NURSE PRACTITIONER

Location Address6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVDTucson, AZ 85741-3529

Mailing AddressFile 57326Los Angeles, CA 90074-0001

Phone(520) 742-9000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 10, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2025

✔ NPI 1942818240 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363L00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 95022749

Definition

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Acute CareTaxonomy 363LA2100X · License 66959 (NM)

6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85741

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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

Karla Marize Howard Nurse Practitioner 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 ID2163833641

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230112001347, I20240418003675

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

59 services57 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carlsbad Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Carlsbad, NM

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number320063

Location2430 West Pierce StreetCarlsbad, NM 88220 · Eddy County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85741 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

$85.89 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

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