Chris Howard, NP
NPI 1891821583 · Nurse Practitioner · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chris Howard, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1891821583).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891821583
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APO3664 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
19 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
349 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 103 | $71 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 96 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 4-5 Views72050 | 41 | $40 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 37 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 36 | $43 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 21 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 72 | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 47 | 25 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 31 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 17 |
| Methocarbamol | 14 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 14 | 11 |
| Meloxicam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$149 across 2 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
- 2007-02-26
- Last updated
- 2008-01-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chris Howard's NPI number?
- Chris Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891821583, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chris Howard's specialty?
- Chris Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Chris Howard located?
- Chris Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Line Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101.
- What is Chris Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chris Howard is (318) 629-5555.
- Does Chris Howard accept Medicare?
- Chris Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chris Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Chris Howard's NPI (1891821583) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-01-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.