Howard Wilen, MD
NPI 1659333920 · Specialist · Clairton, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Wilen, MD is a Specialist provider in Clairton, PA (NPI 1659333920).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659333920
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD031985E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
266 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 64 | $179 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 51 | $124 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 48 | $75 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual at High RiskG0105 | 30 | $172 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 29 | $103 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 255 | 254 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 224 | 55 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 34 | 32 |
| Famotidine | 21 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 20 | — |
| Omeprazole | 17 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (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
- 2006-04-04
- Last updated
- 2015-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Wilen's NPI number?
- Howard Wilen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659333920, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Wilen's specialty?
- Howard Wilen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Howard Wilen located?
- Howard Wilen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 Brooks Ln, Clairton, PA 15025-3747.
- What is Howard Wilen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Wilen is (412) 469-5914.
- Does Howard Wilen accept Medicare?
- Howard Wilen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Wilen's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Wilen's NPI (1659333920) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.