John Howell, PA
NPI 1619129616 · Physician Assistant · Murfreesboro, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Howell, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Murfreesboro, AR (NPI 1619129616).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619129616
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P-T0823 (AR)
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
17 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
873 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 200 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 179 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 143 | $16 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 115 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 68 | $9 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 57 | $67 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 186 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 624 | 121 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 572 | 97 |
| Losartan Potassium | 417 | 81 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 416 | 89 |
| Omeprazole | 375 | 79 |
| Gabapentin | 369 | 75 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$97 across 5 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
- 2008-10-21
- Last updated
- 2016-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Howell's NPI number?
- John Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619129616, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Howell's specialty?
- John Howell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John Howell located?
- John Howell's practice location on file with NPPES is 319 E 13th St, Murfreesboro, AR 71958-9541.
- What is John Howell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Howell is (870) 285-3118.
- Does John Howell accept Medicare?
- John Howell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Howell's NPI active?
- Yes — John Howell's NPI (1619129616) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.