Norissa Howard, APRN
NPI 1497423230 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Avon Park, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Norissa Howard, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Avon Park, FL (NPI 1497423230).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497423230
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9360982 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 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
4,978 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 373 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 289 | $13 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 275 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 268 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 255 | $16 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 248 | $10 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 93 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 455 | 130 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 245 | 67 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 128 | 41 |
| Losartan Potassium | 115 | 37 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 114 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 108 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$418 across 20 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
- 2021-09-04
- Last updated
- 2024-01-03
- Certified
- 2024-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Norissa Howard's NPI number?
- Norissa Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497423230, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Norissa Howard's specialty?
- Norissa Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Norissa Howard located?
- Norissa Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1659 US Highway 27 N Unit 102, Avon Park, FL 33825-2106.
- What is Norissa Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Norissa Howard is (863) 657-0710.
- Does Norissa Howard accept Medicare?
- Norissa Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Norissa Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Norissa Howard's NPI (1497423230) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.