Dr Debra Howard, PHD, LCSW - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in Boca Raton, FL

Dr Debra Howard, PHD, LCSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Boca Raton, Florida. She graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Social Worker. Her current practice location is 8000 N Federal Hwy Ste 109, Boca Raton, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (954) 579-6533.

Dr Debra Howard is licensed to practice in Florida (license number SW 10563) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1164882791.

Contact Information

Dr Debra Howard, PHD, LCSW
8000 N Federal Hwy Ste 109,
Boca Raton, FL 33487-1681
(954) 579-6533
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Debra Howard
GenderFemale
SpecialityClinical Social Worker
Experience22 Years
Location8000 N Federal Hwy Ste 109, Boca Raton, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Debra Howard graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164882791
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/24/2016
  • Last Update Date: 03/28/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294091807
  • Enrollment ID: I20171115002088

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Debra Howard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164882791NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical SW 10563 (Florida)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Debra Howard allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameDr. Dana Ratsprecher Psy.d., Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437382199
PECOS PAC ID: 2466629530
Enrollment ID: O20120113000325
Entity NameMae Volen Senior Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700099918
PECOS PAC ID: 5496993313
Enrollment ID: O20130604000451

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Debra Howard is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Debra Howard, PHD, LCSW
7380 S Oriole Blvd Apt 405,
Delray Beach, FL 33446-3503

Ph: (954) 579-6533
Dr Debra Howard, PHD, LCSW
8000 N Federal Hwy Ste 109,
Boca Raton, FL 33487-1681

Ph: (954) 579-6533

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