Lumea Howard
NPI 1700268760 · Internal Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lumea Howard is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1700268760).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700268760
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R-10429 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 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
2,343 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 352 | $9 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 315 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 306 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 272 | $83 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 181 | $118 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 150 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 333 | 103 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 290 | 85 |
| Omeprazole | 198 | 65 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 188 | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 183 | 45 |
| Losartan Potassium | 175 | 54 |
| Lisinopril |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-25
- Last updated
- 2015-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lumea Howard's NPI number?
- Lumea Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700268760, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lumea Howard's specialty?
- Lumea Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lumea Howard located?
- Lumea Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-3203.
- What is Lumea Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lumea Howard is (515) 241-5995.
- Does Lumea Howard accept Medicare?
- Lumea Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lumea Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Lumea Howard's NPI (1700268760) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.