Quick answers
- Does Theresa A. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Theresa A. 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 Theresa A. Howard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 208 Original Medicare patients and 437 services for Theresa A. Howard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Theresa A. Howard's NPI number?
- 1598548711. 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 Theresa A. 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 | 208 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 437 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)185 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)91 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)88 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)29 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)21 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%
- Arthritis68%
- Ischemic heart disease66%
- Chronic kidney disease61%
- Atrial fibrillation50%
Hospitals where Theresa A. Howard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Theresa A. 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.
- Sarasota Memorial HospitalSarasota, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100087
Practice locations
Addresses where Theresa A. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1921 Waldemere St, Suite 310Sarasota, FL 34239 (941) 917‑5400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Theresa A. Howard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SMH Physician Services Inc784 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Sarasota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sarasota, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SMH Physician Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of South Florida College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598548711 |
| 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