Howard Berg, MD
NPI 1639272289 · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · West Orange, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Berg, MD is a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider in West Orange, NJ (NPI 1639272289).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639272289
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 47806 (NJ)
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
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
756 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 244 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 185 | $112 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 140 | $48 |
| Test for Ability to Detect and Repeat Spoken Words With Speech Recognition92556 | 50 | $47 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 33 | $132 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 24 | $17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 60 | 55 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 46 | 22 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 31 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortbrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort | 20 | 15 |
| Azithromycin | 14 | 13 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 14 | — |
| Omeprazole | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37 across 2 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
- 2006-09-07
- Last updated
- 2011-12-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Berg's NPI number?
- Howard Berg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639272289, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Berg's specialty?
- Howard Berg is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Berg located?
- Howard Berg's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052.
- What is Howard Berg's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Berg is (973) 731-5400.
- Does Howard Berg accept Medicare?
- Howard Berg is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Berg's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Berg's NPI (1639272289) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.