Quick answers
- Does Kathy S. O Howell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathy S. O 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 Kathy S. O Howell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,038 Original Medicare patients and 2,951 services for Kathy S. O Howell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathy S. O Howell's NPI number?
- 1942648951. 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 Kathy S. O 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 | 1,038 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,951 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)1,333 services
- Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (93298)785 services
- Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days (93297)312 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93295)284 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system (93288)130 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%
- Atrial fibrillation70%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
- Heart failure52%
Hospitals where Kathy S. O Howell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathy S. O 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.
- Barnes Jewish HospitalSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260032
- Mercy Hospital SoutheastCape Girardeau, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260110
- Missouri Delta Medical CenterSikeston, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260113
- Poplar Bluff Regional Medical CenterPoplar Bluff, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260119
- Saint Francis Medical CenterCape Girardeau, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260183
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathy S. O Howell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 211 Saint Francis Dr, Suite 15Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (573) 331‑3333
- 434 N W St, Perry County Memorial HospitalPerryville, MO 63775 (573) 547‑2536
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathy S. O Howell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint Francis Medical Center443 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Cape Girardeau
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cape Girardeau, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint Francis Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942648951 |
| 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