Olivia Hower, M.D.
NPI 1194708883 · Family Medicine Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Olivia Hower, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1194708883).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194708883
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35-06-9251 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
4,085 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 | 433 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 312 | $121 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 309 | $8 |
| Liver Function Blood Test Panel80076 | 234 | $8 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 220 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 200 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 416 | 135 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 311 | 76 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 245 | 78 |
| Omeprazole | 187 | 58 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 181 | 60 |
| Losartan Potassium | 180 | 57 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$147 across 19 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
- 2005-11-28
- Last updated
- 2020-06-19
- Certified
- 2020-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Olivia Hower's NPI number?
- Olivia Hower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194708883, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Olivia Hower's specialty?
- Olivia Hower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Olivia Hower located?
- Olivia Hower's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 Polaris Pkwy Ste 110, Columbus, OH 43240-4042.
- What is Olivia Hower's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Olivia Hower is (614) 797-0600.
- Does Olivia Hower accept Medicare?
- Olivia Hower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Olivia Hower's NPI active?
- Yes — Olivia Hower's NPI (1194708883) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.