2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1184120818 PA
Verify on CMS →

CATHERINE HOWELL, PA

Medical Physician Assistant in THOMASVILLE, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
840
Medicare Part D claims · 164 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

CATHERINE HOWELL, PA filed 840 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in THOMASVILLE, Georgia.

840
Part D claims, 2023

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.

CATHERINE HOWELL, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

840 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CATHERINE HOWELL, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2018

NPI 1184120818

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

840 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Georgia

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

CATHERINE HOWELL, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 334 SMITH AVE, THOMASVILLE, GA, 31792, with a listed phone of (229) 227-1595. NPI 1184120818 was issued on 04/02/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOWELL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 840 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 164 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $116K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

334 SMITH AVE
THOMASVILLE, GA 31792

Provider Details

NPI 1184120818
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/02/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATHERINE HOWELL, PA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

NEPHROLOGY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF GEORGIA, LLC
THOMASVILLE, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

840
Total Claims
$116K
Total Drug Cost
164
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,256
Total Day Supply
36,853
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.96
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 68, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CATHERINE HOWELL, PA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Telmisartan
48
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
47
Gabapentin
41
Carvedilol
40
Metoprolol Succinate
37
Chlorthalidone
31
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
30
Torsemide
29
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
26
Furosemide
25

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How CATHERINE HOWELL, PA fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHERINE HOWELL, PA's 840 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOWELL.

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE HOWELL, PA's specialty?
CATHERINE HOWELL, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in THOMASVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: PA.
How much does CATHERINE HOWELL, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE HOWELL, PA wrote 840 Medicare Part D claims totaling $116K in drug costs for 164 beneficiaries.
Where is CATHERINE HOWELL, PA located?
CATHERINE HOWELL, PA is located at 334 SMITH AVE, THOMASVILLE, GA, 31792. Phone: (229) 227-1595.
What is CATHERINE HOWELL, PA's NPI number?
CATHERINE HOWELL, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184120818, issued on 04/02/2018.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CATHERINE HOWELL, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHERINE HOWELL, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Telmisartan, Nifedipine Er, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHERINE HOWELL, PA accept Medicare?
CATHERINE HOWELL, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 840 Part D claims and 164 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE HOWELL, PA's credentials?
CATHERINE HOWELL, PA's NPI is 1184120818 with credentials PA. 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

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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology