Norissa Howard, APRN
Norissa Howard is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Avon Park, FL with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Norissa Howard, APRN specializes in nursing, serving patients in Avon Park, FL in group practice. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 871dNPPES updated 2024-01-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1659 Us Highway 27 N Unit 102, Avon Park, FL 33825-2106
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.88%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
1.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
332
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
432
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,510
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $361k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$418 received from industry
20 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Norissa Howard's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 2, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
2675 Winkler Ave Fl 2, Fort Myers, FL 33901-9342
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 504008
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Norissa Howard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Norissa Howard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Avon Park 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 Norissa Howard
NPI records show Dr. Howard as active with telehealth listed in Avon Park, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (863) 657-0710.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Norissa Howard
Practice Location
1659 Us Highway 27 N Unit 102, Avon Park, FL 33825-2106
Mailing Address
2675 Winkler Ave Fl 2, Fort Myers, FL 33901-9342
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