Howard Katz, MD
NPI 1245271998 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Anchorage, AK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Radiation Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Katz, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Anchorage, AK (NPI 1245271998).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245271998
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2855 (AK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
222 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 32 | $14 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 29 | $12 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 22 | $11 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 19 | $11 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 18 | $15 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76705 | 17 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-10
- Last updated
- 2015-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Katz's NPI number?
- Howard Katz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245271998, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Katz's specialty?
- Howard Katz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Katz located?
- Howard Katz's practice location on file with NPPES is 4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508-5926.
- What is Howard Katz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Katz is (907) 729-2300.
- Does Howard Katz accept Medicare?
- Howard Katz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Katz's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Katz's NPI (1245271998) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.