2026 NPPES data Audiology Assistant NPI 1427297118 SLP
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Melina Howard, SLP

Audiology Assistant in Weston, Florida.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 127 in Audiology Assistant, 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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MIPS score
79.2/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Melina Howard, SLP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average.

79.2/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg

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Melina Howard, SLP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

79 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about Melina Howard, SLP?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/19/2009

NPI 1427297118

Primary specialty

Audiology Assistant

Rare

127 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

79.2/100 3.9 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Audiology Assistant compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers
Behavior Technician - 16.1%Behavior Technician16.1%Mental Health Counselor - 4.8%Mental Health Counselor4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Pharmacist - 4.2%Pharmacist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.8%Physical Therapist - 3.1%Physical Therapist3.1%Audiology Assistant - 0%Audiology Assistant0%
Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Melina Howard, SLP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Audiology Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.2/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Audiology Assistant) - 79.2/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.2%
MIPS final score (Audiology Assistant) - 79.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).

Melina Howard, SLP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Audiology Assistant provider holding SLP credentials at 2220 TALLAHASSEE, Weston, FL, 33326, with a listed phone of (305) 926-8684. NPI 1427297118 was issued on 02/19/2009.

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 Audiology Assistant providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 62.4, Cost 69.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Audiology Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 127 enrolled providers across 32 states, 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

2220 TALLAHASSEE
Weston, FL 33326

Provider Details

NPI 1427297118
Specialty Audiology Assistant
Credentials SLP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/19/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

79.2099
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
62.3605
Quality
69.1725
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Melina Howard, SLP. To verify Melina Howard, SLP's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Audiology Assistant Overview

How Melina Howard, SLP fits within the Audiology Assistant landscape nationally.

127
Audiology Assistant Providers in US
32
States with Audiology Assistant

Nearby Audiology Assistant Providers in Florida

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

Compare Audiology Assistant 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 Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Audiology Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melina Howard, SLP's specialty?
Melina Howard, SLP specializes in Audiology Assistant and practices in Weston, Florida. Credentials: SLP.
What is Melina Howard, SLP's Medicare quality score?
Melina Howard, SLP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.2/100 (Quality: 62.4, Cost: 69.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Melina Howard, SLP located?
Melina Howard, SLP is located at 2220 TALLAHASSEE, Weston, FL, 33326. Phone: (305) 926-8684.
What is Melina Howard, SLP's NPI number?
Melina Howard, SLP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427297118, issued on 02/19/2009.
How many Audiology Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 127 Audiology Assistant providers across 32 states in the US.
Does Melina Howard, SLP accept Medicare?
Melina Howard, SLP appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melina Howard, SLP's credentials?
Melina Howard, SLP's NPI is 1427297118 with credentials SLP. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
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.