Howard Hochster, MD
NPI 1497768808 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bronx, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Hochster, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bronx, NY (NPI 1497768808).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497768808
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 217550 (NY)
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
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
6,867 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 1,681 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 685 | $109 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 603 | $9 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 601 | $85 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 322 | $59 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 136 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 593 | 143 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 472 | 126 |
| Losartan Potassium | 364 | 104 |
| Simvastatin | 356 | 95 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 300 | 62 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 284 | 85 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$194 across 6 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
- 2006-08-15
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Hochster's NPI number?
- Howard Hochster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497768808, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Hochster's specialty?
- Howard Hochster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Hochster located?
- Howard Hochster's practice location on file with NPPES is 2233 Esplanade Ave, Bronx, NY 10469-5405.
- What is Howard Hochster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Hochster is (718) 918-1100.
- Does Howard Hochster accept Medicare?
- Howard Hochster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Hochster's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Hochster's NPI (1497768808) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.