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LAUREN EILEEN HOWARD MD, MPH
NPI 1982101952
Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Little Rock, AR

Active since April 06, 2018PECOS Enrolled
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-12, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202(501) 364-1100(501) 364-4082 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 10, 2024, May 18, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Lauren Eileen Howard Md, Mph NPPES

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

LAUREN EILEEN HOWARD MD, MPH (NPI 1982101952) is an individual pediatric emergency medicine provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E14766) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982101952
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0204X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN EILEEN HOWARDCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-12Little Rock, AR 72202-3500
Mailing Address1 Childrens Way # 653Little Rock, AR 72202-3500 · (501) 364-1100 · Fax (501) 364-4082
Phone(501) 364-1100
Fax(501) 364-4082
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1982101952 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0204X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E14766
Definition
A pediatrician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License E-14766 (AR)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-12, Little Rock, AR 72202
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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Lauren Eileen Howard Md, Mph is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Lauren Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Arkansas Childrens Hospital
Same address
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 664
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 944 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598773079 (501) 364-2526
Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLC
3.4 mi
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 653 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629889464 (501) 364-2526
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
3.4 mi
Psychologist
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114255353 (501) 364-1100

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

MEAGAN OLIVIA ROGERS APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-12
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1479
DR. JORDAN RAY KAUFMAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-12
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1856
ASHLEY D CROW MSN, CPNP-AC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-12
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1341
DR. RONALD C SANDERS JR. MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-12
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-4166
KATELYN BROOKE DAVIS CPNP-AC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-12
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1341

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 Lauren Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Howard is 1982101952. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2018.

Where is Lauren Howard located?

Lauren Howard practices at 1 Childrens Way # 512-12, Little Rock, AR 72202. The listed phone number is (501) 364-1100.

What is Lauren Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0204X.

Is Lauren Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Howard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lauren Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Arkansas Childrens Hospital (Little Rock, AR), Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLC (Little Rock, AR) and University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR). 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 Lauren Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lauren Howard accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Lauren 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 Lauren Howard was last updated on June 10, 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.