Quick answers
- Does Gwendolyn Howard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gwendolyn 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 Gwendolyn Howard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 328 Original Medicare patients and 902 services for Gwendolyn Howard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gwendolyn Howard's NPI number?
- 1952493371. 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 Gwendolyn 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 | 328 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 902 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)234 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)159 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)107 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)94 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)73 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Gwendolyn Howard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gwendolyn 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.
- Maury Regional HospitalColumbia, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440073
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440039
- Williamson Medical CenterFranklin, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440029
Practice locations
Addresses where Gwendolyn Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2105 Edward Curd LaneFranklin, TN 37067 (615) 794‑8700
- 2107 Edward Curd LaneFranklin, TN 37067 (615) 591‑9890
- 4323 Carothers PkwyFranklin, TN 37067 (615) 875‑5337
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gwendolyn Howard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center3,567 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Franklin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Franklin, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952493371 |
| 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