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DR. LAURA WERLINE HOWARD MD
NPI 1972008985
Emergency Medicine in Fort Smith, AR

Active since March 30, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.36/100
CMS Quality Rating
7301 ROGERS AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72903(479) 314-6241(479) 452-0275 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 25, 2024, Oct 9, 2023, May 11, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Laura Werline Howard Md NPPES

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

DR. LAURA WERLINE HOWARD MD (NPI 1972008985) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-14309) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972008985
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA WERLINE HOWARDCredential: MD
Location Address7301 ROGERS AVEFort Smith, AR 72903-4100
Mailing AddressPo Box 776084Chicago, IL 60677-6084 · (314) 543-6979
Phone(479) 314-6241
Fax(479) 452-0275
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 25, 2024
✔ NPI 1972008985 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E-14309
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
7301 ROGERS AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72903
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Octave.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Laura Werline 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 ID6305194812
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210712002577
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 3

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.
308 services298 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.
111 services109 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
61 services61 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72903 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

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.

96.36/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

RUBINE FLEMING MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
DR. DAVID A HEBERT M.D.
Internal Medicine
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
THOMAS STEPHEN LEITZSCH DO
Emergency Medicine
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6241
ZACHARY MILLER POWERS DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
GEOFFREY LOUX
Pharmacist
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6140
MONISH SHARMA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6107
ADVANCE CARE HOSPITAL
Long Term Care Hospital
7301 ROGERS AVE, 4TH FLOOR
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-4900
DR. KEVIN ALLEN DAVIS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (501) 593-3845

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 Laura Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Howard is 1972008985. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2018.

Where is Laura Howard located?

Laura Howard practices at 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The listed phone number is (479) 314-6241.

What is Laura Howard's specialty?

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

Is Laura Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura 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.

What insurance does Laura Howard accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Laura Howard 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Howard was last updated on July 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.