Susan Howard, FNP-C
NPI 1578562500 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Wisner, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Susan Howard, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Wisner, LA (NPI 1578562500).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578562500
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP03683 (LA)
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
20 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
136 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 45 | $2 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 45 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 18 | $13 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 14 | $6 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 14 | $6 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$13 (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 · 128 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 303 | 86 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 279 | 86 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 227 | 66 |
| Potassium Chloride | 179 | 56 |
| Losartan Potassium | 176 | 48 |
| Omeprazole | 167 | 46 |
| Furosemide | 166 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$71 across 4 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
- 2005-07-20
- Last updated
- 2021-04-20
- Certified
- 2021-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Susan Howard's NPI number?
- Susan Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578562500, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Susan Howard's specialty?
- Susan Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Susan Howard located?
- Susan Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 126 Watson Rd, Wisner, LA 71378-4660.
- What is Susan Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Susan Howard is (318) 724-7008.
- Does Susan Howard accept Medicare?
- Susan Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Susan Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Susan Howard's NPI (1578562500) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.