Quick answers
- Does Wendy O. Howell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wendy O. Howell accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Wendy O. Howell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 61 Original Medicare patients and 968 services for Wendy O. Howell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wendy O. Howell's NPI number?
- 1053387969. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Wendy O. Howell, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 61 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 968 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)212 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)142 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)116 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)105 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)100 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Osteoporosis21%
Hospitals where Wendy O. Howell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wendy O. Howell at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- North Mississippi Medical CenterTupelo, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250004
Practice locations
Addresses where Wendy O. Howell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2686 Hwy 145 S, Suite BSaltillo, MS 38866 (662) 869‑8693
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wendy O. Howell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Twincare Family Clinic2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Saltillo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saltillo, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Twincare Family Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053387969 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians