Brett Howard
NPI 1902262843 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brett Howard is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1902262843).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902262843
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ARNP9324117 (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
10 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
234 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Heart Vessels and Chambers01920 | 75 | $208 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 57 | $92 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 29 | $108 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin of Arms, Legs, and Front Body00400 | 21 | $126 |
| Anesthesia for Insertion of Permanent Heart Pacemaker00530 | 19 | $181 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Artery of Neck Or Heart01925 | 17 | $212 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure Or Exam of Knee Joint Using an Endoscope |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37 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
- 2016-01-07
- Last updated
- 2016-02-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brett Howard's NPI number?
- Brett Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902262843, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brett Howard's specialty?
- Brett Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brett Howard located?
- Brett Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 82 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3319.
- What is Brett Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brett Howard is (828) 398-5244.
- Does Brett Howard accept Medicare?
- Brett Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brett Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Brett Howard's NPI (1902262843) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.