Quick answers
- Does Oliver R. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Oliver R. Howard may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Oliver R. Howard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 362 Original Medicare patients and 393 services for Oliver R. Howard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Oliver R. Howard's NPI number?
- 1538689260. 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 Oliver R. 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 | 362 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 393 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)301 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)66 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Heart failure55%
- Diabetes53%
Practice locations
Addresses where Oliver R. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Medical Park DrBernice, LA 71222
- 409 1st StBernice, LA 71222
- 503 McMillan RdWest Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 329‑4700
- PO Box, Suite 697Bernice, LA 71222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Oliver R. Howard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ed Physicians of West Louisiana, LLC26 clinicians in the group
- Ward 3 4 and 10 Hospital Service District of Parish of Union13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Bernice
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bernice, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ed Physicians of West Louisiana, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538689260 |
| 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