Lauren Howe, PA-C
NPI 1306216981 · Physician Assistant · Munster, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Howe, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Munster, IN (NPI 1306216981).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306216981
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 99069274A (IN)
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
10 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
1,066 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 438 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 202 | $82 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 107 | $44 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 81 | $100 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 77 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 52 | 26 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 29 | 27 |
| Fluconazole | 26 | — |
| Mupirocin | 24 | 14 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 16 | — |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 15 | 11 |
| Fluocinonide | 13 | — |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,351 across 222 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
- 2015-09-25
- Last updated
- 2015-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Howe's NPI number?
- Lauren Howe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306216981, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Howe's specialty?
- Lauren Howe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Howe located?
- Lauren Howe's practice location on file with NPPES is 9120 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321-2907.
- What is Lauren Howe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Howe is (219) 513-9415.
- Does Lauren Howe accept Medicare?
- Lauren Howe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Howe's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Howe's NPI (1306216981) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.