Quick answers
- Does Christine D. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine D. 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 Christine D. Howard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 155 Original Medicare patients and 688 services for Christine D. Howard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine D. Howard's NPI number?
- 1326346123. 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 Christine D. 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 patients | 155 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 688 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)336 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)145 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)96 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)22 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)17 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis39%
- Anxiety26%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Diabetes19%
Hospitals where Christine D. Howard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine D. 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.
- Mosaic Life Care at St JosephSaint Joseph, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260006
- Mosaic Medical Center - MaryvilleMaryville, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261340
- Mosaic Medical Center AlbanyAlbany, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261328
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine D. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5301 Faraon StSaint Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 271‑7546
- 901 Heartland RdSaint Joseph, MO 64506
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine D. Howard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heartland Regional Medical Center394 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Saint Joseph
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Joseph, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Heartland Regional Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326346123 |
| 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