Kathy Howard, APRN
NPI 1154661296 · Nurse Practitioner · Bowling Green, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathy Howard, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Bowling Green, KY (NPI 1154661296).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154661296
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3007948 (KY)
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
13 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
198 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 53 | $31 |
| Pelvic Exam99459 | 41 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 34 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 34 | $70 |
| Screening Papanicolaou Smear; Obtaining, Preparing and Conveyance of Cervical Or Vaginal Smear to LaboratoryQ0091 | 24 | $35 |
| 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'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 100 | 34 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 61 | — |
| Raloxifene Hcl | 31 | — |
| Estrogens, Conjugatedbrand: Premarin | 26 | — |
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 25 | — |
| Fluconazole | 21 | 12 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,063 across 43 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
- 2013-02-27
- Last updated
- 2019-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathy Howard's NPI number?
- Kathy Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154661296, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathy Howard's specialty?
- Kathy Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kathy Howard located?
- Kathy Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Park St, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1759.
- What is Kathy Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathy Howard is (270) 780-2488.
- Does Kathy Howard accept Medicare?
- Kathy Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathy Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathy Howard's NPI (1154661296) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.