Nicholas Howell, PA
NPI 1649570029 · Physician Assistant · Montgomery, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Howell, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Montgomery, AL (NPI 1649570029).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649570029
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 834 (AL)
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
15 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
954 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 315 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 205 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 186 | $68 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 66 | $37 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 47 | $6 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 185 | 41 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 179 | 86 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 167 | 66 |
| Carvedilol | 159 | 66 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 129 | 57 |
| Losartan Potassium | 125 | 52 |
| Diltiazem Hclbrand: Diltiazem 24hr Er (cd) |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$264 across 13 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
- 2010-11-01
- Last updated
- 2020-01-22
- Certified
- 2020-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Howell's NPI number?
- Nicholas Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649570029, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Howell's specialty?
- Nicholas Howell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Howell located?
- Nicholas Howell's practice location on file with NPPES is 273 Winton M Blount Loop, Montgomery, AL 36117-3507.
- What is Nicholas Howell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Howell is (334) 280-1500.
- Does Nicholas Howell accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Howell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Howell's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Howell's NPI (1649570029) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.