Rica Howarth, PA-C
NPI 1952530503 · Medical Physician Assistant · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rica Howarth, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1952530503).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952530503
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA053890 (PA)
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 tenure38% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 76 | 19 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 49 | 13 |
| Lamotrigine | 42 | 11 |
| Topiramate | 42 | 13 |
| Lacosamide | 37 | — |
| Gabapentin | 26 | 15 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 22 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-03
- Last updated
- 2025-11-18
- Certified
- 2025-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rica Howarth's NPI number?
- Rica Howarth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952530503, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rica Howarth's specialty?
- Rica Howarth is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Rica Howarth located?
- Rica Howarth's practice location on file with NPPES is 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4756.
- What is Rica Howarth's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rica Howarth is (412) 359-8850.
- Does Rica Howarth accept Medicare?
- Rica Howarth is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rica Howarth's NPI active?
- Yes — Rica Howarth's NPI (1952530503) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.