Wendy Howard, PA-C
NPI 1326170952 · Medical Physician Assistant · Sterling Heights, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wendy Howard, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Sterling Heights, MI (NPI 1326170952).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326170952
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0110001898 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 766 | 174 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 724 | 161 |
| Gabapentin | 382 | 107 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 331 | 67 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 178 | 39 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 157 | 49 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$578 across 21 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
- 2007-03-09
- Last updated
- 2010-05-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wendy Howard's NPI number?
- Wendy Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326170952, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wendy Howard's specialty?
- Wendy Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Wendy Howard located?
- Wendy Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 5456 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310-5110.
- What is Wendy Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wendy Howard is (586) 977-7246.
- Does Wendy Howard accept Medicare?
- Wendy Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wendy Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Wendy Howard's NPI (1326170952) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.