Kelly Howard, PA-C
NPI 1194775478 · Physician Assistant · Salyersville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kelly Howard, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Salyersville, KY (NPI 1194775478).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194775478
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA776 (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
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
134 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 26 | $8 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 25 | $3 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 25 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 22 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 19 | $20 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 17 | $5 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$20 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 121 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 442 | 91 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 341 | 71 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 302 | 53 |
| Omeprazole | 276 | 50 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 238 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 183 | 41 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,071 across 56 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
- 2006-05-10
- Last updated
- 2017-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kelly Howard's NPI number?
- Kelly Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194775478, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kelly Howard's specialty?
- Kelly Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kelly Howard located?
- Kelly Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 906 E Mountain Pkwy, Salyersville, KY 41465-8379.
- What is Kelly Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kelly Howard is (606) 349-8100.
- Does Kelly Howard accept Medicare?
- Kelly Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kelly Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Kelly Howard's NPI (1194775478) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.