Kathy Ann Howard, NP
NPI 1255799664 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathy Ann Howard, NP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1255799664).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255799664
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 200892 (LA)
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 tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
383 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 123 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 97 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 62 | $102 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 39 | $63 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 30 | $66 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 103 | 52 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 95 | 33 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 68 | 26 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 66 | 30 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 45 | 20 |
| Fentanyl | 21 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-02-01
- Last updated
- 2022-07-14
- Certified
- 2022-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathy Ann Howard's NPI number?
- Kathy Ann Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255799664, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathy Ann Howard's specialty?
- Kathy Ann Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kathy Ann Howard located?
- Kathy Ann Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1010 S Polk St, Covington, LA 70433-2474.
- What is Kathy Ann Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathy Ann Howard is (985) 871-5975.
- Does Kathy Ann Howard accept Medicare?
- Kathy Ann 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 Ann Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathy Ann Howard's NPI (1255799664) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.