Lena Howerton, D.O.
NPI 1487041430 · Internal Medicine Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lena Howerton, D.O. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1487041430).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487041430
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S3196 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
220 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 75 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 74 | $85 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 52 | $124 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 19 | $50 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $50–$124 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 146 | 39 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 129 | 29 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 103 | 31 |
| Lisinopril | 60 | 15 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 42 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 42 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,177 across 45 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 (1)
- 7200 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 1500Round Rock, TX 78681-4308Phone: (869) 651-2218
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-16
- Last updated
- 2022-01-04
- Certified
- 2020-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lena Howerton's NPI number?
- Lena Howerton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487041430, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lena Howerton's specialty?
- Lena Howerton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lena Howerton located?
- Lena Howerton's practice location on file with NPPES is 3026 Upperline St, New Orleans, LA 70125-5041.
- What is Lena Howerton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lena Howerton is (918) 704-0046.
- Does Lena Howerton accept Medicare?
- Lena Howerton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lena Howerton's NPI active?
- Yes — Lena Howerton's NPI (1487041430) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.