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Active NPI 1376778498 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Laura Wakefield Howe , AuD

Audiologist • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Laura Howe, AuD is a certified Audiologist practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2003, Dr. Howe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD.

Dr. Howe maintains professional affiliations with Texas Ear, Nose And Throat Specialists, Pllc, Stephanie Herrera, M.D And Associates, Pa, Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, eardrum testing using ear probe, test for eardrum and muscle function. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2727 W Holcombe Blvd

Houston, TX 770251669

Telephone 7134420000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

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 Audiologist in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +12.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.3 Yrs
State Avg: 13.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
215 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1511 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howe (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (10.3 Years) 10.3 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
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
106 106 $84.32 $37.90
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe
94 94 $35.92 $17.01
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function
17 17 $82.00 $22.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-20
Audiologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 231H00000X

State License TX 51069

(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Stephanie Herrera, M.d And Associates, Pa

215 Oak Dr S, Lake Jackson, TX 775665617

Phone: 9792991520

Texas Ear, Nose And Throat Specialists, Pllc

8731 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 770241735

Phone: 7134675787

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, Pllc

2727 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770251669

Phone: 7134420000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 16, 2018

Registered at 2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770251669 (Tel: 7134420000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 16, 2018

Registered at 11511 SHADOW CREEK PKWY, PEARLAND, TX 775847298 (Tel: 7134420000)

NPI Profile Active February 08, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 08, 2018

Registered at 6701 FANNIN ST, MC 520, HOUSTON, TX 770302316 (Tel: 8328223029)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 08, 2018

Registered at 11511 SHADOW CREEK PKWY, PEARLAND, TX 775847298 (Tel: 7134420000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 08, 2018

Recorded as LAURA HOWE, AU.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 08, 2018

Audiologist (License #51069 in TX)

NPI Profile Active May 19, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 19, 2009

Registered at 6701 FANNIN ST, MC 520, HOUSTON, TX 770302316 (Tel: 8328223029)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 19, 2009

Registered at 6701 FANNIN ST, MC 520, HOUSTON, TX 770302316 (Tel: 8328223029)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 19, 2009

Recorded as LAURA HOWE, AU.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 19, 2009

Audiologist (License #51069 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 19, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1376778498
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 19, 2009
Last Update: August 20, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

11511 Shadow Creek Pkwy

Pearland, TX 775847298

Phone: 7134420000

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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