Howard Berlin, MD
NPI 1568426856 · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Berlin, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1568426856).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568426856
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16178 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
950 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 212 | $130 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 145 | $170 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 99 | $40 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 92 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 89 | $92 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 76 | $64 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 321 | 115 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 96 | 80 |
| Ofloxacin | 80 | 57 |
| Timolol Maleate | 67 | 26 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 52 | 39 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 45 | 19 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 37 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$103 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4921 E Bell Rd Ste 102Scottsdale, AZ 85254-6002Phone: (602) 787-9100Fax: (602) 508-4830
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-13
- Last updated
- 2019-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Berlin's NPI number?
- Howard Berlin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568426856, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Berlin's specialty?
- Howard Berlin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Berlin located?
- Howard Berlin's practice location on file with NPPES is 4800 N 22nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4701.
- What is Howard Berlin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Berlin is (602) 955-1000.
- Does Howard Berlin accept Medicare?
- Howard Berlin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Berlin's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Berlin's NPI (1568426856) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.