Howard Smithline, MD
NPI 1881789386 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Springfield, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Smithline, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Springfield, MA (NPI 1881789386).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881789386
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 78960 (MA)
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
19 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
487 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 286 | $171 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 90 | $118 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 42 | $208 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 25 | $69 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Chest76604 | 22 | $27 |
| Ultrasound of Heart, Follow-Up93308 | 22 | $24 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $24–$208 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2011-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Smithline's NPI number?
- Howard Smithline's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881789386, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Smithline's specialty?
- Howard Smithline is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Smithline located?
- Howard Smithline's practice location on file with NPPES is 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199.
- What is Howard Smithline's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Smithline is (413) 794-3233.
- Does Howard Smithline accept Medicare?
- Howard Smithline is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Smithline's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Smithline's NPI (1881789386) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.