Cary Howard, ARNP
NPI 1871172221 · Nurse Practitioner · Keystone Heights, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cary Howard, ARNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Keystone Heights, FL (NPI 1871172221).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871172221
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- APRN11012439 (FL)
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
5 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
1,663 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 505 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 389 | $110 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 200 | $3 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 133 | $115 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 127 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 111 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 101 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 362 | 110 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 277 | 87 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 266 | 74 |
| Lisinopril | 245 | 75 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 180 | 59 |
| Metformin Hcl | 143 | 45 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$511 across 26 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
- 2021-04-05
- Last updated
- 2021-04-13
- Certified
- 2021-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cary Howard's NPI number?
- Cary Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871172221, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cary Howard's specialty?
- Cary Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cary Howard located?
- Cary Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 175 N Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL 32656-9351.
- What is Cary Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cary Howard is (352) 473-3199.
- Does Cary Howard accept Medicare?
- Cary Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cary Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Cary Howard's NPI (1871172221) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.