Howard Brent, MD
NPI 1821523846 · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · East Brunswick, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Brent, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider in East Brunswick, NJ (NPI 1821523846).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821523846
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA11816300 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,323 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 196 | $9 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76775 | 133 | $37 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76770 | 123 | $65 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76700 | 117 | $87 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 74 | $11 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 63 | $87 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Chest With Contrast |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$657 across 15 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 450 Clarkson AveBrooklyn, NY 11203-2012Phone: (718) 270-3437
- 451 Clarkson AveBrooklyn, NY 11203-2054Phone: (718) 245-4442
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-27
- Last updated
- 2025-10-30
- Certified
- 2025-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Brent's NPI number?
- Howard Brent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821523846, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Brent's specialty?
- Howard Brent is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Brent located?
- Howard Brent's practice location on file with NPPES is 579a Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-5426.
- What is Howard Brent's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Brent is (732) 390-0040.
- Does Howard Brent accept Medicare?
- Howard Brent is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Brent's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Brent's NPI (1821523846) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.