Howard Distelman, MD
NPI 1649387770 · Ophthalmology Physician · Guilford, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Distelman, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Guilford, CT (NPI 1649387770).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649387770
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 028769 (CT)
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
1,786 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 541 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 374 | $95 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 161 | $36 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 153 | $67 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 128 | $39 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 122 | $559 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 641 | 141 |
| Timolol Maleate | 202 | 54 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 186 | 44 |
| Ofloxacin | 164 | 109 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 122 | 96 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 98 | 32 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 93 | 30 |
| Travoprost |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$255 across 7 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
- 2006-08-24
- Last updated
- 2013-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Distelman's NPI number?
- Howard Distelman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649387770, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Distelman's specialty?
- Howard Distelman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Distelman located?
- Howard Distelman's practice location on file with NPPES is 515 Boston St, Guilford, CT 06437-2960.
- What is Howard Distelman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Distelman is (203) 453-3100.
- Does Howard Distelman accept Medicare?
- Howard Distelman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Distelman's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Distelman's NPI (1649387770) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.