Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Susan Howard, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Wisner, LA

  • NPI 1578562500
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
126 Watson RD
Wisner, LA 713784660
(318) 724-7008
fax (318) 724-7646
Mailing address
Po Box 8, 307 Chisum Street
Sicily Island, LA 713680008

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 20, 2021
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #AP03683
Medicaid
LA #1434922

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578562500. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
262
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$2,509
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test 72 57 $2
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 69 58 $8
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 57 47 $13
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated 16 15 $3
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen 13 12 $50
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing 12 12 $6
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 12 12 $7
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 11 11 $21

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Wisner Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 8.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$71
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pfizer INC. 2 $31.58
Vanda Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $25.99
Abbvie INC. 1 $13.36

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$71

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,048
Patients
845
Total drug cost
$31,161
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 364 98 $3,578
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 347 93 $1,831
Potassium Chloride Generic 262 64 $3,685
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 229 63 $2,424
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 217 62 $1,072
Losartan Potassium Generic 214 58 $2,447
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 193 38 $1,694
Furosemide Generic 182 51 $748
Gabapentin Generic 175 54 $2,090
Omeprazole Generic 171 47 $1,610

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Susan Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Susan Howard practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Wisner, LA.
Where does Dr. Susan Howard practice?
Dr. Susan Howard practices at 126 Watson RD, Wisner, LA 713784660. Office phone: 3187247008.
What is Dr. Susan Howard's NPI?
Dr. Susan Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578562500, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Susan Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Susan Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Susan Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025); Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (HCPCS 80061). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.