Cassandra Hower
NPI 1568188928 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Baxley, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cassandra Hower is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Baxley, GA (NPI 1568188928).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568188928
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN187849 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3 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
175 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 | 57 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 55 | $101 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 34 | $102 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 29 | $11 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $11–$102 (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 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 78 | 55 |
| Gabapentin | 61 | 18 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 55 | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 50 | 19 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 43 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 34 | 17 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$765 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
- 2022-10-18
- Last updated
- 2022-10-18
- Certified
- 2022-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cassandra Hower's NPI number?
- Cassandra Hower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568188928, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cassandra Hower's specialty?
- Cassandra Hower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cassandra Hower located?
- Cassandra Hower's practice location on file with NPPES is 950 S Main St Ste 2, Baxley, GA 31513-0161.
- What is Cassandra Hower's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cassandra Hower is (912) 367-2596.
- Does Cassandra Hower accept Medicare?
- Cassandra Hower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cassandra Hower's NPI active?
- Yes — Cassandra Hower's NPI (1568188928) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.