Quick answers
- Does Mary K. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Mary K. 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 Mary K. Howard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 230 Original Medicare patients and 634 services for Mary K. Howard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mary K. Howard's NPI number?
- 1821222068. 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 Mary K. 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 | 230 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 634 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)131 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)93 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)64 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)32 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)31 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 pressure64%
- High cholesterol60%
- Arthritis46%
- Anxiety22%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Diabetes18%
Hospitals where Mary K. Howard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mary K. 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.
- Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalLebanon, NH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 300003
- Rutland Regional Medical CenterRutland, VT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 470005
- Southwestern Vermont Medical CenterBennington, VT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 470012
Practice locations
Addresses where Mary K. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 34 Bonnet StManchester Center, VT 05255 (802) 768‑1718
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mary K. Howard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Manchester Medical Center PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Vermont
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vermont — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Manchester Medical Center PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821222068 |
| 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