Nelson Howell, M.D.
NPI 1326001470 · Family Medicine Physician · Crowley, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Howell, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Crowley, LA (NPI 1326001470).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326001470
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 023117 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 58 | 51 |
| Meloxicam | 27 | 26 |
| Azithromycin | 15 | 15 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 15 | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 15 | — |
| Cephalexin | 13 | 13 |
| Naproxen | 12 | 12 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-10
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Howell's NPI number?
- Nelson Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326001470, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Howell's specialty?
- Nelson Howell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nelson Howell located?
- Nelson Howell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1305 Crowley Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA 70526-8202.
- What is Nelson Howell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Howell is (800) 893-9698.
- Does Nelson Howell accept Medicare?
- Nelson Howell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Howell's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Howell's NPI (1326001470) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.