Jacob Howard, DO
NPI 1508362591 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jacob Howard, DO is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1508362591).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508362591
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
619 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 382 | $169 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 171 | $116 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 66 | $205 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $116–$205 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 68 | 68 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 56 | 56 |
| Cephalexin | 38 | 38 |
| Prednisone | 28 | 27 |
| Naproxen | 27 | 27 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 20 | 19 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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 (2)
- 4301 W Markham St # 584Little Rock, AR 72205-7101Phone: (501) 686-5515
- 1701 S Shackleford RdLittle Rock, AR 72211-4335Phone: (501) 219-7000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-30
- Last updated
- 2024-01-03
- Certified
- 2024-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jacob Howard's NPI number?
- Jacob Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508362591, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jacob Howard's specialty?
- Jacob Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jacob Howard located?
- Jacob Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4100.
- What is Jacob Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jacob Howard is (479) 314-6241.
- Does Jacob Howard accept Medicare?
- Jacob Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jacob Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Jacob Howard's NPI (1508362591) 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.