2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse First Assistant NPI 1720119977 CRNFA
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KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA

Registered Nurse First Assistant in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA is a Registered Nurse First Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee .

What stands out: KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA specializes in Registered Nurse First Assistant and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/08/2007

NPI 1720119977

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Niche

2,649 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Registered Nurse First Assistant compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Registered Nurse First Assistant share within Tennessee

1. Registered Nurse First Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse First Assistant share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse First Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Registered Nurse First Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse First Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse First 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).

KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA is a Registered Nurse First Assistant provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CRNFA. NPI: 1720119977. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse First Assistant provider holding CRNFA credentials at 2000 CHURCH ST, NASHVILLE, TN, 37236, with a listed phone of (615) 284-5215. NPI 1720119977 was issued on 03/08/2007. 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Registered Nurse First Assistant providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Registered Nurse First Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,649 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 419 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

2000 CHURCH ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37236

Provider Details

NPI 1720119977
Specialty Registered Nurse First Assistant
Credentials CRNFA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/08/2007

Registered Nurse First Assistant Overview

How KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA fits within the Registered Nurse First Assistant landscape nationally.

2,649
Registered Nurse First Assistant Providers in US
50
States with Registered Nurse First Assistant
419
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Registered Nurse First Assistant Providers in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA's specialty?
KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA specializes in Registered Nurse First Assistant and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: CRNFA.
Where is KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA located?
KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA is located at 2000 CHURCH ST, NASHVILLE, TN, 37236. Phone: (615) 284-5215.
What is KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA's NPI number?
KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720119977, issued on 03/08/2007.
How many Registered Nurse First Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 2,649 Registered Nurse First Assistant providers across 50 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse First Assistant provider writes 419 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA accept Medicare?
KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA's credentials?
KATHLEEN HOWELL, CRNFA's NPI is 1720119977 with credentials CRNFA. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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