Howard Lewkowitz, MD
NPI 1811952914 · Gastroenterology Physician · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Lewkowitz, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Fort Lauderdale, FL (NPI 1811952914).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811952914
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME53527 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
216 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 55 | $132 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 27 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 23 | $170 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $130 |
| 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 54 | 24 |
| Famotidine | 48 | 18 |
| Lactulose | 22 | — |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 17 | — |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 15 | 15 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 13 | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-20
- Last updated
- 2010-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Lewkowitz's NPI number?
- Howard Lewkowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811952914, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Lewkowitz's specialty?
- Howard Lewkowitz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Lewkowitz located?
- Howard Lewkowitz's practice location on file with NPPES is 6405 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.
- What is Howard Lewkowitz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Lewkowitz is (954) 771-7294.
- Does Howard Lewkowitz accept Medicare?
- Howard Lewkowitz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Lewkowitz's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Lewkowitz's NPI (1811952914) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-08-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.