Kenneth Howard, DNP
NPI 1689046690 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Auburn, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Howard, DNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Auburn, WA (NPI 1689046690).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689046690
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2014016530 (WA)
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
360 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 262 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 56 | $55 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 42 | $109 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$109 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 78 | 77 |
| Prednisone | 45 | 44 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 32 | 32 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 25 | 24 |
| Amoxicillin | 18 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 | 14 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-10-29
- Last updated
- 2015-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Howard's NPI number?
- Kenneth Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689046690, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Howard's specialty?
- Kenneth Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kenneth Howard located?
- Kenneth Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 102 M St Se, Auburn, WA 98002-5723.
- What is Kenneth Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Howard is (206) 229-7424.
- Does Kenneth Howard accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Howard's NPI (1689046690) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.