Laura Howle
NPI 1316537251 · Physician Assistant · Florence, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Howle is a Physician Assistant provider in Florence, SC (NPI 1316537251).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316537251
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3538 (SC)
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
5 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
21 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 21 | $12 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$12 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 334 | 62 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 306 | 71 |
| Clonazepam | 250 | 34 |
| Alprazolam | 200 | 26 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 199 | 38 |
| Aripiprazole | 166 | 32 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 164 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,382 across 55 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
- 2021-01-25
- Last updated
- 2021-03-23
- Certified
- 2021-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Howle's NPI number?
- Laura Howle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316537251, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Howle's specialty?
- Laura Howle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Howle located?
- Laura Howle's practice location on file with NPPES is 360 N Irby St, Florence, SC 29501-2808.
- What is Laura Howle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Howle is (843) 667-9414.
- Does Laura Howle accept Medicare?
- Laura Howle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Howle's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Howle's NPI (1316537251) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.