Howard Blaustein, MD
NPI 1760470264 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Berkeley Heights, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Blaustein, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Berkeley Heights, NJ (NPI 1760470264).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760470264
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA69845 (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
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
1,988 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 | 883 | $139 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 151 | $62 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 144 | $49 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 105 | $30 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 99 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 93 | $28 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 486 | 204 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 246 | 68 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 220 | 39 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 186 | 128 |
| Prednisone | 151 | 76 |
| Fluticasone Furoatebrand: Arnuity Ellipta | 144 | 45 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$120 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
- 2005-10-10
- Last updated
- 2019-07-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Blaustein's NPI number?
- Howard Blaustein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760470264, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Blaustein's specialty?
- Howard Blaustein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Blaustein located?
- Howard Blaustein's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2104.
- What is Howard Blaustein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Blaustein is (908) 277-8674.
- Does Howard Blaustein accept Medicare?
- Howard Blaustein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Blaustein's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Blaustein's NPI (1760470264) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.