Howard Epstein, MD
NPI 1306818182 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Epstein, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1306818182).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306818182
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2023036170 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianPrimary207RH0002XLicense 2023036170 (MO)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
557 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 162 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 97 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 75 | $117 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 62 | $49 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 60 | $130 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-06
- Last updated
- 2025-09-22
- Certified
- 2025-09-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Epstein's NPI number?
- Howard Epstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306818182, 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Epstein located?
- Howard Epstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 383c, Saint Louis, MO 63131-2324.
- What is Howard Epstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Epstein is (314) 305-1447.
- 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 (1306818182) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.