Kristen Howard, FNP-C
NPI 1821635111 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Indianapolis, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Howard, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Indianapolis, IN (NPI 1821635111).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821635111
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28205252A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
315 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 119 | $62 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 86 | $60 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 53 | $102 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 41 | $136 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 16 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$136 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 61 | 24 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 58 | 18 |
| Furosemide | 50 | 18 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 44 | — |
| Carvedilol | 36 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 36 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$137 across 7 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
- 2019-12-05
- Last updated
- 2024-10-30
- Certified
- 2024-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Howard's NPI number?
- Kristen Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821635111, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Howard's specialty?
- Kristen Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristen Howard located?
- Kristen Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1440 E County Line Rd Ste 1200, Indianapolis, IN 46227-0963.
- What is Kristen Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Howard is (178) 877-7968.
- Does Kristen Howard accept Medicare?
- Kristen Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Howard's NPI (1821635111) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.