Melinda Howe, CRNA, FNP-C
NPI 1306145628 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Minot, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Howe, CRNA, FNP-C is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Minot, ND (NPI 1306145628).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306145628
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA, FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R30428 (ND)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$249 across 20 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2305 37th Ave SwMinot, ND 58701-7669Phone: (701) 857-5000
- 1 Burdick Expy WMinot, ND 58701-4406Phone: (701) 857-5124Fax: (701) 857-3264
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-25
- Last updated
- 2025-09-23
- Certified
- 2025-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Howe's NPI number?
- Melinda Howe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306145628, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Howe's specialty?
- Melinda Howe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Howe located?
- Melinda Howe's practice location on file with NPPES is 108 Main St S, Minot, ND 58701-3914.
- What is Melinda Howe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Howe is (701) 852-5070.
- Does Melinda Howe accept Medicare?
- Melinda Howe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Howe's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Howe's NPI (1306145628) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.