2026 NPPES data Women's Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1427208644 CRNP
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Kelly Howard, CRNP

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in Florence, Alabama. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,452 in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, 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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Prescribing volume
550
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Women's Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 262
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$122.64
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Kelly Howard, CRNP filed 550 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in Florence, Alabama, prescribing 90% generic.

550
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$122.64
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Kelly Howard, CRNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

550 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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. 2K+: 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 Kelly Howard, CRNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/24/2008

NPI 1427208644

Primary specialty

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,452 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

550 110% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 262

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Women's Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Largest specialties in Alabama (% of in-state providers)

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 8.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program8.1%Pharmacist - 6.7%Pharmacist6.7%Family Nurse Practitioner - 5.9%Family Nurse Practitioner5.9%Behavior Technician - 4.4%Behavior Technician4.4%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Mental Health Counselor - 3.3%Mental Health Counselor3.3%Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - 0.2%Women's Health Nurse Practitioner0.2%
Largest specialties in Alabama (% of in-state 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 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:

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).

Kelly Howard, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 2530 FLORENCE BLVD STE E, Florence, AL, 35630, with a listed phone of (256) 448-9500. NPI 1427208644 was issued on 09/24/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Howard 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 550 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. 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.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,452 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 262 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

2530 FLORENCE BLVD STE E
Florence, AL 35630

Provider Details

NPI 1427208644
Specialty Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/24/2008

Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Kelly Howard, CRNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$123

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Kelly Howard, CRNP - brand share 10.0%
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner average

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 550 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

550
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,039
Total Day Supply
29,071
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.80
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 76, 75-84: 19, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kelly Howard, CRNP 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
Estradiol
54
Estradiol (Twice Weekly)
Estradiol
41
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
33
Fluconazole
31
Zolpidem Tartrate
28
Lorazepam
26
Escitalopram Oxalate
21
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
16
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
15
Furosemide
14

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

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Kelly Howard, CRNP fits within the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,452
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
262
Avg Claims per Provider

Kelly Howard, CRNP's 550 claims are above the specialty average of 262.

Nearby Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Women's Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Women's Health Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kelly Howard, CRNP's specialty?
Kelly Howard, CRNP specializes in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Florence, Alabama. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does Kelly Howard, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kelly Howard, CRNP wrote 550 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
Where is Kelly Howard, CRNP located?
Kelly Howard, CRNP is located at 2530 FLORENCE BLVD STE E, Florence, AL, 35630. Phone: (256) 448-9500.
What is Kelly Howard, CRNP's NPI number?
Kelly Howard, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427208644, issued on 09/24/2008.
Does Kelly Howard, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kelly Howard, CRNP's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
How many Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,452 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 262 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kelly Howard, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kelly Howard, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Estradiol (Twice Weekly), Clotrimazole-Betamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kelly Howard, CRNP accept Medicare?
Kelly Howard, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 550 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kelly Howard, CRNP's credentials?
Kelly Howard, CRNP's NPI is 1427208644 with credentials CRNP. 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

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.