Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mercelle Howard

Physician Assistant · Grand Rapids, MI

  • NPI 1649645193
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
80 68Th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 495486980
(616) 391-2842
fax (616) 391-8317
Mailing address
100 Michigan St Ne, Mc 845
Grand Rapids, MI 495032560

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 17, 2021
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #5601007629

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649645193. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
80
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$5,484
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 34 34 $69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 32 32 $97
81003 Automated urinalysis test 14 13 $2

In context: peer comparison

Among 234 peers in Grand Rapids Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
175
Patients
173
Total drug cost
$1,876
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 42 42 $96
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 23 22 $280
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 22 22 $817
Cephalexin Generic 19 19 $91
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 17 17 $109
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 15 14 $173
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 14 14 $125
Benzonatate Generic 12 12 $75
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 11 11 $110

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Mercelle Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Mercelle Howard practices Physician Assistant in Grand Rapids, MI.
Where does Dr. Mercelle Howard practice?
Dr. Mercelle Howard practices at 80 68Th St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 495486980. Office phone: 6163912842.
What is Dr. Mercelle Howard's NPI?
Dr. Mercelle Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649645193, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mercelle Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mercelle Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mercelle Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.