Austin Howard
NPI 1427633478 · Physician Assistant · Alexandria, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Austin Howard is a Physician Assistant provider in Alexandria, LA (NPI 1427633478).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427633478
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Surgical Physician Assistant363AS0400X
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
298 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 121 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 55 | $106 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 54 | $14 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 34 | $9 |
| Continuous Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level in Tissue Fluid Using Sensor Under Skin With Interpretation and Report95251 | 34 | $28 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$106 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 77 | 31 |
| Metformin Hcl | 49 | 12 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 44 | 14 |
| Pen Needle, Diabeticbrand: Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle | 41 | 18 |
| Insulin Aspartbrand: Novolog Flexpen | 39 | 14 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 34 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,500 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2100 W Central Ave Ste 200Toledo, OH 43606-3817Phone: (567) 420-1600Fax: (567) 420-1633
- 3000 Arlington AveToledo, OH 43614-2595Phone: (419) 383-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-11
- Last updated
- 2026-01-08
- Certified
- 2026-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Austin Howard's NPI number?
- Austin Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427633478, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Austin Howard's specialty?
- Austin Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Austin Howard located?
- Austin Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 3704 North Blvd Ste C, Alexandria, LA 71301-3658.
- What is Austin Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Austin Howard is (318) 443-4576.
- Does Austin Howard accept Medicare?
- Austin Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Austin Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Austin Howard's NPI (1427633478) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.