Brian Howard, ARNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Brian Howard is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Jackson, MI with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(517) 788-4800Jackson, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MI can see Brian Howard, ARNP in person in Jackson or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 23 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 484 Nurse Practitioner providers in MISee all Nurse Practitioner in Jackson23+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6628dNPPES updated 2008-03-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

205 N East Ave, Jackson, MI 49201-1753

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.9%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.1 pts)

Top 9% of reporting doctors in Michigan

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

30

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

73

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,130

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $155k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
40%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2425 S 171st St, Omaha, NE 68130-2393

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Brian Howard

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Brian Howard for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Jackson required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brian Howard

NPI records show Dr. Howard as active with telehealth listed in Jackson, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (517) 788-4800.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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