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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1891278743 FNP-BC
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 162 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Latonia Howard, FNP-BC filed 2,861 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, prescribing 86% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- ≥88th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Latonia Howard, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,861 ≥ 88th percentile 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Latonia Howard, FNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,861 134% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Oklahoma
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Latonia Howard, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 101 W HEFNER RD, Oklahoma City, OK, 73114, with a listed phone of (405) 896-8058. NPI 1891278743 was issued on 09/06/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,861 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 162 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $278K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1891278743 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/06/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Latonia Howard, FNP-BC 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.
Ennoble HC NJ PC
Edmond, OK
Premier Therapy And Health Centers Inc
Wheelersburg, OH
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Latonia Howard, FNP-BC - brand share 13.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,861 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.
2,861
Total Claims
$278K
Total Drug Cost
162
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,304
- Total Day Supply
- 118,728
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $226K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $51K
- Opioid Claims
- 70 (2.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 144
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.57
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 47, 75-84: 49, 85+: 34
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Latonia Howard, FNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
118 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
115 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
114 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
100 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
90 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
88 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
61 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
56 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 118 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 115 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 114 |
| Potassium Chloride | 100 |
| Furosemide | 90 |
| Carvedilol | 88 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 61 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 56 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 56 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 49 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Latonia Howard, FNP-BC fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Latonia Howard, FNP-BC's 2,861 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Oklahoma
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oklahoma, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Howard.
Dr. Melissa Abbott
DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Tulsa, OK
Dr. Bincy Abraham
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Oklahoma City, OK
Dr. Ligi Abraham
APRN CNP
Oklahoma City, OK
Dr. Susan Abrahamsen
APRN
El Reno, OK
Dr. Silas Abrenica
FNP
Fort Sill, OK
Compare Family 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 Oklahoma medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Latonia Howard, FNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Latonia Howard, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does Latonia Howard, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Latonia Howard, FNP-BC wrote 2,861 Medicare Part D claims totaling $278K in drug costs for 162 beneficiaries.
Where is Latonia Howard, FNP-BC located? ▼
Latonia Howard, FNP-BC is located at 101 W HEFNER RD, Oklahoma City, OK, 73114. Phone: (405) 896-8058.
What is Latonia Howard, FNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Latonia Howard, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891278743, issued on 09/06/2018.
Does Latonia Howard, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Latonia Howard, FNP-BC's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $226K in brand drug costs.
Does Latonia Howard, FNP-BC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Latonia Howard, FNP-BC had 70 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Latonia Howard, FNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Latonia Howard, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Latonia Howard, FNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Latonia Howard, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,861 Part D claims and 162 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Latonia Howard, FNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Latonia Howard, FNP-BC's NPI is 1891278743 with credentials FNP-BC. 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.
- 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).
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