Quick answers
- Does Kirstin T. Howell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kirstin T. Howell 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 Kirstin T. Howell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 106 Original Medicare patients and 243 services for Kirstin T. Howell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kirstin T. Howell's NPI number?
- 1669942041. 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 Kirstin T. Howell, 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 | 106 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 243 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Hemoglobin a1c level, by device for home use (83037)106 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)37 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (93005)20 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)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 cholesterol58%
- Diabetes38%
- Arthritis34%
- Depression29%
- COPD25%
Hospitals where Kirstin T. Howell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kirstin T. Howell 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.
- Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060013
- San Juan HospitalMonticello, UT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 461308
- Southwest Memorial HospitalCortez, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061327
Practice locations
Addresses where Kirstin T. Howell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 150 Mercury Village DrDurango, CO 81301
- 495 W 4th StDove Creek, CO 81324 (970) 677‑2291
- 605 Miami RdMontrose, CO 81401 (970) 252‑3200
- 691 E Empire StCortez, CO 81321 (970) 565‑7946
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kirstin T. Howell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center Inc73 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Durango
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durango, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669942041 |
| 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