Howard Epstein, MD
NPI 1295786242 · Urology Physician · St Augustine, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Epstein, MD is a Urology Physician provider in St Augustine, FL (NPI 1295786242).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295786242
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME44446 (FL)
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
2,373 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 623 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 277 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 277 | $93 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 187 | $7 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 179 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 693 | 262 |
| Finasteride | 518 | 183 |
| Cefdinir | 144 | 117 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 74 | 54 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 56 | 21 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 52 | 48 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$152 across 3 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
- 2006-05-15
- Last updated
- 2021-03-26
- Certified
- 2021-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Epstein's NPI number?
- Howard Epstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295786242, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Epstein's specialty?
- Howard Epstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Epstein located?
- Howard Epstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 240 Southpark Cir E, St Augustine, FL 32086-5137.
- What is Howard Epstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Epstein is (904) 824-1450.
- Does Howard Epstein accept Medicare?
- Howard Epstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Epstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Epstein's NPI (1295786242) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.