Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lena Howerton, D.O.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Pediatrics Physician · New Orleans, LA
- NPI 1487041430
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 11 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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3026 Upperline St
New Orleans, LA 701255041
(918) 704-0046 - Additional location
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7200 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 1500
Round Rock, TX 786814308
(869) 651-2218 - Mailing address
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2006 Lazy Brk
Austin, TX 787233441
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 4, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #S3196
- Medicaid
- LA #2389912
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487041430. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
252
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$27,518
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 81 | 64 | $121 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 68 | 60 | $86 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 52 | 52 | $124 | |
90677 |
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | 15 | 15 | $283 | |
G0009 |
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | 14 | 14 | $30 | |
87635 |
Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen | 11 | 11 | $50 | |
90471 |
Administration of vaccine | 11 | 11 | $19 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 101 peers in New Orleans Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,177
Transactions
42
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 8 | $248.65 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 4 | $103.35 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $96.52 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $91.01 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $90.29 | |
| Corium, LLC | 3 | $79.64 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 4 | $75.45 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 3 | $74.26 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $54.72 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $47.08 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $47.06 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 2 | $41.06 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $38.82 | |
| Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical INC. | 1 | $21.12 | |
| Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, INC. | 1 | $20.49 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
702
Patients
134
Total drug cost
$10,807
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 110 | 39 | $1,955 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 108 | 24 | $1,143 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 91 | 30 | $1,172 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 48 | 16 | $439 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 43 | 14 | $544 |
| Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 38 | 11 | $449 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 35 | 0 | $408 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 34 | 0 | $503 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 33 | 0 | $292 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 31 | 0 | $322 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lena Howerton's medical specialty?
Dr. Lena Howerton practices Internal Medicine Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Lena Howerton practice?
Dr. Lena Howerton practices at 3026 Upperline St, New Orleans, LA 701255041. Office phone: 9187040046.
What is Dr. Lena Howerton's NPI?
Dr. Lena Howerton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487041430, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lena Howerton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lena Howerton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lena Howerton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.