Howard Katz, D.O.
NPI 1962443135 · Internal Medicine Physician · Colts Neck, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Katz, D.O. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Colts Neck, NJ (NPI 1962443135).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962443135
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MB065913 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
881 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 374 | $95 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 177 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 97 | $137 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 96 | $20 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 61 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 52 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 66 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 143 | 46 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 141 | 37 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 141 | 47 |
| Losartan Potassium | 122 | 36 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 120 | 34 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 79 | 28 |
| Ezetimibe |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 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
- 2006-06-09
- Last updated
- 2008-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Katz's NPI number?
- Howard Katz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962443135, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Katz's specialty?
- Howard Katz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Katz located?
- Howard Katz's practice location on file with NPPES is 9 Professional Cir, Colts Neck, NJ 07722-2426.
- What is Howard Katz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Katz is (732) 761-8170.
- Does Howard Katz accept Medicare?
- Howard Katz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Katz's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Katz's NPI (1962443135) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.