Kathy Ann Howard, NP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Kathy Ann Howard is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Covington, LA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(985) 871-5975Covington, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kathy Ann Howard, NP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Covington, LA in independent practice. With 12+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Covington area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 12 Nurse Practitioner providers in LASee all Nurse Practitioner in Covington12+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 1410dNPPES updated 2022-07-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1010 S Polk St, Covington, LA 70433-2474

Fax: (985) 871-5970
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

48.18%

Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+43.1 pts)

48.18% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91%

Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.2 pts)

Better than 76% of reporting doctors in Louisiana

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

Medicare Patients

166

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

105

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

631

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $25k

Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+15%)64%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+23%)55%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+21%)51%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+17%)51%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
51%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

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. Board certified · May 12, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in CovingtonPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1010 S Polk St Ste 1, Covington, LA 70433-2474

Differs from practice location

Virtual Adult Health Care With Kathy Ann Howard

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kathy Ann Howard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Covington 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 Kathy Ann Howard

NPI records show Dr. Howard as active with telehealth listed in Covington, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (985) 871-5975.

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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