Quick answers
- Does Meredith L. Howington accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Meredith L. Howington 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 Meredith L. Howington see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 143 Original Medicare patients and 622 services for Meredith L. Howington. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Meredith L. Howington's NPI number?
- 1477205565. 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 Meredith L. Howington, 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 | 143 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 622 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)132 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)63 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)62 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)51 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)47 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 pressure73%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Depression24%
- Diabetes23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Meredith L. Howington is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 W Lakeshore DrBirmingham, AL 35209 (205) 930‑2950
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Meredith L. Howington as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Med Help PC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Med Help PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477205565 |
| 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