Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Howell, PA

Physician Assistant · Murfreesboro, AR

  • NPI 1619129616
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
319 E 13Th St, Suite 405
Murfreesboro, AR 719589541
(870) 285-3118
fax (870) 285-2759
Mailing address
Po Box 21850
Hot Springs, AR 719031850

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 7, 2016
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arkansas #P-T0823

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619129616. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
980
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$12,483
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 231 167 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 193 151 $10
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 134 120 $16
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 112 107 $13
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 84 61 $9
81003 Automated urinalysis test 80 56 $2
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza 50 46 $55
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 37 35 $15
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total 17 15 $18
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 14 14 $19

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Murfreesboro Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$97
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Harmony Biosciences LLC 1 $32.55
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $18.88
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $15.98
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $15.02
Abbvie INC. 1 $14.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$97

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
5,374
Patients
1,101
Total drug cost
$61,939
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 585 99 $7,830
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 509 113 $3,518
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 425 87 $4,711
Omeprazole Generic 400 84 $4,476
Lisinopril Generic 394 89 $3,461
Gabapentin Generic 373 79 $9,493
Losartan Potassium Generic 368 81 $5,001
Meloxicam Generic 358 63 $1,804
Alprazolam Generic 318 48 $2,321
Metformin Hcl Generic 316 60 $3,159

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Howell's medical specialty?
Dr. John Howell practices Physician Assistant in Murfreesboro, AR.
Where does Dr. John Howell practice?
Dr. John Howell practices at 319 E 13Th St, Murfreesboro, AR 719589541. Office phone: 8702853118.
What is Dr. John Howell's NPI?
Dr. John Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619129616, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Howell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Howell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Howell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (HCPCS 84443). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.