Howard Gitter, MD
NPI 1023010444 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Ridley Park, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Gitter, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Ridley Park, PA (NPI 1023010444).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023010444
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD027727E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,261 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 961 | $17 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 948 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 938 | $131 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 465 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 274 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 731 | 240 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 628 | 192 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 518 | 124 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 344 | 116 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 256 | 74 |
| Ezetimibe | 235 | 76 |
| Furosemide | 211 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,748 across 90 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-15
- Last updated
- 2023-07-10
- Certified
- 2023-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Gitter's NPI number?
- Howard Gitter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023010444, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Gitter's specialty?
- Howard Gitter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Gitter located?
- Howard Gitter's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Bartol Ave, Ridley Park, PA 19078.
- What is Howard Gitter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Gitter is (610) 521-0150.
- Does Howard Gitter accept Medicare?
- Howard Gitter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Gitter's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Gitter's NPI (1023010444) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.