Howard Finkelstein, DPM
NPI 1174600118 · Podiatrist · Altamonte Springs, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Finkelstein, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Altamonte Springs, FL (NPI 1174600118).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174600118
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PO1581 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
4,072 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 | 2,368 | $87 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 540 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 368 | $35 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 156 | $109 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Medium Joint20605 | 115 | $58 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 114 | $58 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 64 | 56 |
| Amoxicillin | 59 | 51 |
| Meloxicam | 43 | 24 |
| Methylprednisolone | 36 | 33 |
| Celecoxib | 30 | 26 |
| Mupirocin | 29 | 25 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 | 18 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 24 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$341 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
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2024-05-08
- Certified
- 2024-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Finkelstein's NPI number?
- Howard Finkelstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174600118, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Finkelstein's specialty?
- Howard Finkelstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Howard Finkelstein located?
- Howard Finkelstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 247 Maitland Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-4907.
- What is Howard Finkelstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Finkelstein is (407) 339-7759.
- Does Howard Finkelstein accept Medicare?
- Howard Finkelstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Finkelstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Finkelstein's NPI (1174600118) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.