Christina Howard, NP
NPI 1396254678 · Nurse Practitioner · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christina Howard, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1396254678).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396254678
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP135229 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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 tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
670 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 | 257 | $72 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 110 | $11 |
| Respiratory Infectious Agent Detection By Rna for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid 19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Upper Respiratory Specimen, Each Reported As Detected Or Not Detected0241U | 57 | $140 |
| Detection Test By Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (covid-19), Influenza Virus Types a and B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus87637 | 52 | $140 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 50 | $26 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 32 | 32 |
| Azithromycin | 28 | 28 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 26 |
| Levofloxacin | 25 | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 24 | 24 |
| Cephalexin | 21 | 20 |
| Cefdinir | 18 | 18 |
| Amoxicillin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (5)
- 2151 Airline Dr Ste 700Bossier City, LA 71111-3398Phone: (318) 550-2176
- 7045 Youree DrShreveport, LA 71105-5108Phone: (318) 798-3763
- 9300 Mansfield RdShreveport, LA 71118-3155Phone: (318) 629-3763
- 1900 Pine StAbilene, TX 79601Phone: (325) 670-2151
- 1339 S Broadway StSulphur Springs, TX 75482-4895Phone: (903) 951-1001
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-09-29
- Last updated
- 2026-02-23
- Certified
- 2026-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christina Howard's NPI number?
- Christina Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396254678, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christina Howard's specialty?
- Christina Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christina Howard located?
- Christina Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103-4228.
- What is Christina Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christina Howard is (318) 626-0000.
- Does Christina Howard accept Medicare?
- Christina Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christina Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Christina Howard's NPI (1396254678) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.