Mercelle Howard
NPI 1649645193 · Physician Assistant · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mercelle Howard is a Physician Assistant provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1649645193).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649645193
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5601007629 (MI)
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 tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
126 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 40 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 39 | $103 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 19 | $89 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 14 | $2 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 14 | $6 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$103 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 55 | 55 |
| Prednisone | 42 | 41 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 34 | 34 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 25 | 24 |
| Benzonatate | 20 | 20 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 16 | 16 |
| Cephalexin | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-12-09
- Last updated
- 2021-02-17
- Certified
- 2021-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mercelle Howard's NPI number?
- Mercelle Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649645193, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mercelle Howard's specialty?
- Mercelle Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Mercelle Howard located?
- Mercelle Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 80 68th St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49548-6980.
- What is Mercelle Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mercelle Howard is (616) 391-2842.
- Does Mercelle Howard accept Medicare?
- Mercelle Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mercelle Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Mercelle Howard's NPI (1649645193) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.