Esmeralda Howard, C-N.P.
NPI 1144428558 · Nurse Practitioner · Fort Worth, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Esmeralda Howard, C-N.P. is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Fort Worth, TX (NPI 1144428558).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144428558
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- C-N.P.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP125746 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
397 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 134 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 72 | $148 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 64 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 55 | $104 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 38 | $243 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rifaximinbrand: Xifaxan | 81 | 20 |
| Furosemide | 67 | 24 |
| Lactulose | 66 | 29 |
| Spironolactone | 55 | 18 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | — |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 20 | — |
| Ursodiol | 17 | — |
| Entecavir | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$795 across 32 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-06
- Last updated
- 2022-04-01
- Certified
- 2022-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Esmeralda Howard's NPI number?
- Esmeralda Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144428558, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Esmeralda Howard's specialty?
- Esmeralda Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Esmeralda Howard located?
- Esmeralda Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1350 S Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76104-7611.
- What is Esmeralda Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Esmeralda Howard is (817) 702-3925.
- Does Esmeralda Howard accept Medicare?
- Esmeralda Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Esmeralda Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Esmeralda Howard's NPI (1144428558) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.