Howard Baruch, MD
NPI 1023025236 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Cliffside Park, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Baruch, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Cliffside Park, NJ (NPI 1023025236).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023025236
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA05565900 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,242 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 372 | $96 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 227 | $38 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 205 | $70 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 103 | $119 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 81 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 41 | $51 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 766 | 348 |
| Meloxicam | 625 | 318 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 43 | 30 |
| Celecoxib | 34 | 17 |
| Nabumetone | 32 | 18 |
| Baclofen | 27 | 23 |
| Naproxen | 19 | — |
| Lidocaine | 16 | — |
| Ibuprofen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,236 across 11 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
- 2006-08-01
- Last updated
- 2009-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Baruch's NPI number?
- Howard Baruch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023025236, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Baruch's specialty?
- Howard Baruch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Baruch located?
- Howard Baruch's practice location on file with NPPES is 663 Palisade Ave, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010-3012.
- What is Howard Baruch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Baruch is (201) 943-9100.
- Does Howard Baruch accept Medicare?
- Howard Baruch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Baruch's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Baruch's NPI (1023025236) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.