NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1548490154 MBBS
Verify on CMS → Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Pago Pago, American Samoa.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 44,326 in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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What the federal data shows
Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Pago Pago, American Samoa, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #3
- Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician rank among American Samoa specialties
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1548490154), first enumerated 07/16/2009.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Not in federal data
Medicare Part D participation
No 2023 Medicare Part D prescribing volume appears in the CMS public file for this NPI (may reflect specialty, new enrollment, or non-prescribing role).
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1548490154 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-NONE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1548490154
- ENUM-MID 2009
- TAX-MID 44K Obstetrics &
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-THIN 13 in American Samoa
- PHOTO-ENUM Alma Ponton Nigaglioni · 2009
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Specialty distribution in American Samoa
How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among American Samoa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1548490154 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician |
| Credentials | MBBS |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/16/2009 |
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview
How Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.
44,326
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Muasau-Howard, both outside American Samoa so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2009)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in American Samoa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in American Samoa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Muasau-Howard.
One of 13 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers enrolled in American Samoa, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Luzviminda Adriano
MD
Pago Pago, AS
Dr. Gerardo Aguilera
MD
Pago Pago, AS
Dr. Bessie Ayala
MD
Pago Pago, AS
Dr. Saiasi Caginidaveta
MBBS
Pago Pago, AS
Dr. Frangel Chipongian
MD
Pago Pago, AS
Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS's specialty? ▼
Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Credentials: MBBS.
Where is Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS located? ▼
Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS is located at FAGAALU, Pago Pago, AS, 96799. Phone: (684) 633-1222.
What is Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS's NPI number? ▼
Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548490154, issued on 07/16/2009.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,326 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS accept Medicare? ▼
Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS's credentials? ▼
Bethel Muasau-Howard, MBBS's NPI is 1548490154 with credentials MBBS. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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