Tammy Howerton, PA-C
NPI 1285619940 · Physician Assistant · Defuniak Springs, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tammy Howerton, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Defuniak Springs, FL (NPI 1285619940).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285619940
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA9109503 (FL)
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
2,148 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 394 | $104 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 296 | $52 |
| 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 | 276 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 182 | $74 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 108 | $15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 113 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 205 | 75 |
| Lisinopril | 188 | 67 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 173 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 121 | 44 |
| Losartan Potassium | 120 | 40 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 116 | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$928 across 53 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
- 2005-12-14
- Last updated
- 2022-10-03
- Certified
- 2022-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tammy Howerton's NPI number?
- Tammy Howerton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285619940, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tammy Howerton's specialty?
- Tammy Howerton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tammy Howerton located?
- Tammy Howerton's practice location on file with NPPES is 1045 US Highway 331 S, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435-3379.
- What is Tammy Howerton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tammy Howerton is (850) 892-3366.
- Does Tammy Howerton accept Medicare?
- Tammy Howerton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tammy Howerton's NPI active?
- Yes — Tammy Howerton's NPI (1285619940) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.