Richard Howell, ARNP
NPI 1396218491 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Pullman, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Howell, ARNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Pullman, WA (NPI 1396218491).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396218491
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP60918328 (WA)
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
7 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
1,273 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 711 | $77 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 128 | $2 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 71 | $9 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 68 | $96 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 54 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 101 | 92 |
| Azithromycin | 75 | 63 |
| Amoxicillin | 36 | 36 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 33 | 31 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 31 | 29 |
| Prednisone | 31 | 29 |
| Mupirocin | 23 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$151 across 8 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
- 2019-01-10
- Last updated
- 2025-07-10
- Certified
- 2025-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Howell's NPI number?
- Richard Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396218491, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Howell's specialty?
- Richard Howell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Howell located?
- Richard Howell's practice location on file with NPPES is 825 Se Bishop Blvd Ste 200, Pullman, WA 99163-5537.
- What is Richard Howell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Howell is (509) 332-2517.
- Does Richard Howell accept Medicare?
- Richard Howell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Howell's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Howell's NPI (1396218491) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.