Janet Howell, PA
NPI 1578735502 · Physician Assistant · Columbus, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Janet Howell, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Columbus, NC (NPI 1578735502).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578735502
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-01119 (NC)
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 tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 82 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 345 | 106 |
| Losartan Potassium | 300 | 76 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 218 | 73 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 201 | 58 |
| Lisinopril | 194 | 54 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 153 | 49 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,878 across 101 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
- 2008-03-31
- Last updated
- 2020-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Janet Howell's NPI number?
- Janet Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578735502, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Janet Howell's specialty?
- Janet Howell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Janet Howell located?
- Janet Howell's practice location on file with NPPES is 130 Forest Glen Rd, Columbus, NC 28722-3456.
- What is Janet Howell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Janet Howell is (828) 894-5627.
- Does Janet Howell accept Medicare?
- Janet Howell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Janet Howell's NPI active?
- Yes — Janet Howell's NPI (1578735502) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.