Howard Blau, MD
NPI 1164476495 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · North Brunswick, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Blau, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in North Brunswick, NJ (NPI 1164476495).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164476495
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MA64670 (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
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
5,108 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 1,401 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,034 | $99 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 742 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 372 | $140 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 349 | $215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 90 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 463 | 114 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 432 | 120 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 362 | 95 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 266 | 54 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 253 | 74 |
| Atenolol | 198 | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$593 across 24 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
- 2006-05-20
- Last updated
- 2017-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Blau's NPI number?
- Howard Blau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164476495, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Blau's specialty?
- Howard Blau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Blau located?
- Howard Blau's practice location on file with NPPES is 1950 Route 27, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-1300.
- What is Howard Blau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Blau is (732) 422-2300.
- Does Howard Blau accept Medicare?
- Howard Blau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Blau's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Blau's NPI (1164476495) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.