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- 1815 Hendersonville Rd Ste 102, Asheville, NC 28803
About Dr. 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. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, automated urinalysis test, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1538133186.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (828) 670-5665
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1815 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 102
Asheville, NC 28803
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
Fertility
Infections
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Surgeries
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,331 services · 1,758 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
92 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
91 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
76 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
76 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51729 |
76 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device | Procedure | 57160 |
69 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
69 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52287 |
21 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Biopsy of lining of uterus | Procedure | 58100 |
17 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Repair of prolapsing vaginal vault through vagina | Procedure | 57283 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
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. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
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.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Howden confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Howden. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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