Quick answers
- Does Dara Josiah-Howze accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dara Josiah-Howze 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 Dara Josiah-Howze see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 57 services for Dara Josiah-Howze. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dara Josiah-Howze's NPI number?
- 1063407278. 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 Dara Josiah-Howze, 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 57 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 54 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)29 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).
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Depression69%
- High cholesterol46%
Practice locations
Addresses where Dara Josiah-Howze is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 444 N Pleasant AveCentralia, IL 62801 (618) 436‑5665
- 4488 Roslin RdNewburgh, IN 47630 (812) 858‑7200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dara Josiah-Howze as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physician Services Corporation of Southern Illinois Inc120 clinicians in the group
- Brentwood Meadows Physician Group LLC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Centralia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Centralia, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physician Services Corporation of Southern Illinois Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063407278 |
| 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
- 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