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Active NPI 1871583294 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Alexander Howe , PhD

Psychologist - Clinical • Waco, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Howe, PhD is a certified Psychologist - Clinical practicing in Waco, TX. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1987, Dr. Howe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4949 FRANKLIN AVE STE 309.

Dr. Howe accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include evaluation of psychological test, administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, psychiatric diagnostic evaluation. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4949 Franklin Ave Ste 309

Waco, TX 767106900

Telephone 2547760400
Fax 2547760637
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Psychologist - Clinical in Waco, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs +11.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.4 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
41 Specialists

Practicing in Waco, TX (2898 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
19.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howe (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Waco Specialty Average (27.4 Years) 27.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
96131 Evaluation of psychological test, each additional hour
31 13 $125.00 $87.45
96137 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, each additional 30 minutes
22 15 $62.50 $41.83
90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation
17 17 $150.00 $135.44
96136 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes
16 16 $62.50 $45.30
96130 Evaluation of psychological test, first hour
13 13 $125.00 $114.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-13
Psychologist - Clinical Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 103TC0700X

State License TX 23619

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
031788501 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Chip Provider Number
117085 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc/bs Provider Number
00T51Y (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Swl Provider Number
115501101 (TX)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

10 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1033109442

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Diane Forte , LPC

Counselor - Professional

NPI 1164717393

Licensed Professional Counselor

R Schmitz , MA

Counselor - Professional

NPI 1194715508

Master of Arts

Jane Norcross , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1265422687

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Cynthia Janecka , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1437149846

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kristi Cruthirds , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1558624270

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 13, 2025

Registered at 4949 FRANKLIN AVE STE 309, WACO, TX 767106900 (Tel: 2547760400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 13, 2025

Registered at 4949 FRANKLIN AVE STE 309, WACO, TX 767106900 (Tel: 2547760400)

NPI Profile Active September 30, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 30, 2011

Registered at 4555 LAKE SHORE DR, WACO, TX 767101814 (Tel: 2547760400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 30, 2011

Registered at 4555 LAKE SHORE DR, WACO, TX 767101814 (Tel: 2547760400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 30, 2011

Recorded as MICHAEL HOWE, PH.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 30, 2011

Psychologist (License #23619 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 26, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871583294
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 26, 2005
Last Update: March 13, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

4949 Franklin Ave Ste 309

Waco, TX 767106900

Phone: 2547760400

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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