Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout HOWDEN
Nancy Lenhardt Schafs Howden, MD is a healthcare provider in Asheville, NC specializing in obstetrics/gynecology. Nancy trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. Nancy is also listed as specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, Nancy cared for 1,758 Medicare patients across 4,331 services.
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Education & Training
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 670-5665
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1815 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 102
Asheville, NC 28803
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,331 services · 1,758 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
92 |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
91 |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
76 |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
76 |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51729 |
76 |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device | Procedure | 57160 |
69 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
69 |
| Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52287 |
21 |
| Biopsy of lining of uterus | Procedure | 58100 |
17 |
| Repair of prolapsing vaginal vault through vagina | Procedure | 57283 |
13 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other obstetrics/gynecology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other obstetrics/gynecology specialists in Asheville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Howden's specialty?
Dr. Howden is an obstetrics/gynecology in Asheville, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Howden?
Dr. Howden is listed at 1815 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 102, Asheville, NC 28803. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Howden?
The number on file is (828) 670-5665. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Howden's NPI number?
Dr. Howden's National Provider Identifier is 1538133186. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Howden's medical education?
Dr. Howden attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Howden been practicing?
Dr. Howden has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Howden known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Howden performs procedures including diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding and insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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