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Pathology

Jessica L. Howard

Works at hospitals in Madisonville, KY · Lexington, KY · Richmond, KY … · Kentucky

Summary

Jessica L. Howard is a pathologist at 290 Big Run Rd, Lexington, KY 40503. Phone: (859) 278-9513. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jessica L. Howard had 1,752 Original Medicare patients and 5,198 services. NPI 1184983819. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jessica L. Howard, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Jessica L. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jessica L. Howard 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 Jessica L. Howard see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,752 Original Medicare patients and 5,198 services for Jessica L. Howard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jessica L. Howard's NPI number?
1184983819. 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 Jessica L. Howard, 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 patients1,752
Services billed to Medicare5,198
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)2,840 services
  2. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)551 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)550 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)253 services
  5. Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)243 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%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%
  • Anxiety36%

Hospitals where Jessica L. Howard works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jessica L. Howard 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Jessica L. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jessica L. Howard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Chipps, Caffrey and Dubilier, P.S.C18 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Lexington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Chipps, Caffrey and Dubilier, P.S.C

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

Medical schoolUniversity Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1184983819
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians