Quick answers
- Does Charlene D. Howland accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charlene D. Howland 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 Charlene D. Howland see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 135 Original Medicare patients and 143 services for Charlene D. Howland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charlene D. Howland's NPI number?
- 1295715878. 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 Charlene D. Howland, 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 | 135 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 143 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)26 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)11 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes43%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
Hospitals where Charlene D. Howland works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charlene D. Howland 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.
- Elkhart General HospitalElkhart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150018
- Lakeland Hospital, St JosephSt Joseph, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230021
Practice locations
Addresses where Charlene D. Howland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1234 Napier Ave, Corewell Health Lakeland HospitalsSaint Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983‑8300
- 600 E BlvdElkhart, IN 46514
- 600 E Blvd 4th Fl Hospitalists, Bmg Hospital SpecialtiesElkhart, IN 46514 (574) 647‑3050
- 615 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46601
- 615 N Michigan St, Fl 5South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 647‑7275
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charlene D. Howland as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Beacon Medical Group Inc589 clinicians in the group
- Lakeland Hospitals at Niles and St Joseph Inc131 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Michigan →
Other nurse anesthetists in Saint Joseph
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Joseph, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Beacon Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295715878 |
| 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