Active NPI 1104995471 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mark Steven Howerter , MD

Emergency Medicine • Columbus, NE

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mark Howerter, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Emergency Medicine in Columbus, NE. Practice services are available at 4600 38TH ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4600 38th St

Columbus, NE 686011664

Telephone 4025647118

Fax 4025623378

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Columbus Community Hospital Inc Facility NPI 1598869240

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Columbus, NE

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 36.0 Yrs

State Avg: 21.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, NE (275 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

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
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	22	22	$334.40	$107.64
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	13	13	$499.40	$154.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	35	34	$334.40	$111.31
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	34	32	$222.90	$64.47
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	32	32	$499.40	$161.26
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	31	31	$289.40	$120.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	49	49	$212.80	$66.73
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	30	30	$322.83	$113.03
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	24	$286.73	$124.45
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$199.87	$92.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	47	47	$200.34	$67.60
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	27	26	$301.21	$114.93
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	16	15	$133.44	$39.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	172	155	$188.33	$61.61
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	142	135	$283.26	$112.82
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	49	49	$124.64	$41.34
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	18	18	$424.03	$164.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	316	291	$182.39	$58.56
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	198	188	$273.54	$111.44
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	51	50	$122.73	$37.70
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	27	27	$407.59	$163.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	307	275	$172.79	$58.13
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	273	240	$261.14	$109.96
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	40	39	$115.26	$38.88
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	26	26	$390.62	$162.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	315	279	$166.84	$58.09
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	233	222	$250.35	$109.63
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	49	49	$110.62	$38.86
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	29	29	$374.07	$162.67
99281 Emergency department visit for problem that may not require health care professional	25	24	$80.77	$19.97

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License NE 19392

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

7416 (NE)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Coventry

240470 (NE)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Midlands

2939 (NE)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad

P00203295 (NE)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

28 Associated Practitioners

Danielle Baker , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1043934003

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Julie Vance , MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC

Clinical Nurse Specialist

NPI 1063041994

Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, AGCNSBC

Timothy Pieper , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1073352076

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Sarah Langan , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1154420289

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Staci Stempek , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1235653775

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Samantha Mcphillips

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1265112809

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active August 28, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 28, 2013

Registered at 4600 38TH ST, COLUMBUS, NE 686011664 (Tel: 4025647118)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 28, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 1800, COLUMBUS, NE 686021800 (Tel: 4025647118)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 28, 2013

Recorded as MARK HOWERTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 28, 2013

Emergency Medicine (License #19392 in NE)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104995471

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 08, 2006

Last Update: August 28, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1800

Columbus, NE 686021800

Phone: 4025647118

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

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.