Howard Goldberg, MD
NPI 1619920352 · Dermatology Physician · Swampscott, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Goldberg, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Swampscott, MA (NPI 1619920352).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619920352
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30395 (MA)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,182 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 | 1,101 | $130 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 836 | $7 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 418 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 291 | $92 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 175 | $112 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented | 363 | 164 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 292 | 158 |
| Ketoconazole | 193 | 76 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 109 | 19 |
| Selenium Sulfide | 105 | 38 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 83 | 41 |
| Finasteride | 63 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$684 across 22 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
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2021-12-16
- Certified
- 2021-12-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Goldberg's NPI number?
- Howard Goldberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619920352, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Goldberg's specialty?
- Howard Goldberg is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Goldberg located?
- Howard Goldberg's practice location on file with NPPES is 990 Paradise Road, Swampscott, MA 01907.
- What is Howard Goldberg's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Goldberg is (781) 592-2830.
- Does Howard Goldberg accept Medicare?
- Howard Goldberg is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Goldberg's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Goldberg's NPI (1619920352) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.