Active NPI 1609896836 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Karen Meyer-Howe , CNP

Nurse Practitioner • Grand Rapids, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Karen Meyer-Howe, CNP is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2003, Karen Meyer-Howe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 221 MICHIGAN ST NE.

Karen Meyer-Howe is affiliated with Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, blood glucose (sugar) level. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

221 Michigan St Ne
Suite 200

Grand Rapids, MI 495032533

Telephone 6162678950

Fax 6162678585

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Michigan Medical Patient Care Facility NPI 1962420307

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Grand Rapids, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +12.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.6 Yrs

State Avg: 10.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

278 Specialists

Practicing in Grand Rapids, MI (3626 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Meyer-Howe (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Grand Rapids Specialty Average (10.6 Years) 10.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	224	78	$155.00	$67.65
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	51	48	$295.00	$112.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	183	70	$153.00	$66.21
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	42	38	$292.00	$109.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	169	69	$150.00	$59.22
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	77	56	$213.00	$85.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	46	44	$287.00	$112.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	192	68	$148.08	$60.13
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	113	72	$210.56	$85.73
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	55	54	$284.55	$112.07
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level	16	16	$24.00	$3.68
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	13	12	$22.00	$9.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	229	70	$146.58	$61.88
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	111	67	$207.31	$86.69
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	44	42	$280.18	$117.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	180	80	$142.16	$59.33
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	130	79	$202.77	$85.72
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	73	68	$273.07	$114.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	241	94	$140.00	$58.30
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	115	82	$200.00	$84.40
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	63	62	$271.40	$109.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	211	85	$137.46	$59.87
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	83	63	$196.02	$86.55
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	11	$268.67	$113.55

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-03

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License MI 4704263228

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners

4444 Kalamazoo Ave Se, Kentwood, MI 495084600

Phone: 6163915600

Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners

1840 Wealthy St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 495062921

Phone: 6168855000

Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners

100 Michigan Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 495032560

Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners

100 Michigan St Ne Rm, Grand Rapids, MI 495032560

Phone: 6162670115

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Janet Dominowski , RD

Dietitian, Registered

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Registered Dietitian

Amy Robinson-Defouw , MA, RD, CDE

Dietitian, Registered

NPI 1023316346

Master of Arts, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator

Nicole Broderson , MS, RD

Dietitian, Registered

NPI 1073388559

Master of Science, Registered Dietitian

Rebecca Raab , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1093941445

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Lindsey Keuning , NP

Nurse Practitioner

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Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 04, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 04, 2017

Registered at 221 MICHIGAN ST NE, SUITE 200, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 495032533 (Tel: 6162678950)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2017

Registered at 100 MICHIGAN ST NE, MC 845, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 495032560

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 04, 2017

Recorded as KAREN MEYER-HOWE, CNP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 04, 2017

Nurse Practitioner (License #4704263228 in MI)

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NPI Profile Active May 02, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 02, 2016

Registered at 4100 LAKE DR SE, SUITE 200, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 495468292 (Tel: 6162678950)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 02, 2016

Registered at 100 MICHIGAN ST NE, MC 845, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 495032560 (Tel: 6164866790)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 02, 2016

Recorded as KAREN MEYER-HOWE, CNP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 02, 2016

Nurse Practitioner (License #4704263228 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609896836

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 20, 2006

Last Update: March 03, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

100 Michigan St Ne, Mc 845

Grand Rapids, MI 495032560

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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