Howard Schiff, MD
NPI 1972535714 · Urology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Schiff, MD is a Urology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1972535714).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972535714
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 127556 (NY)
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
19 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
1,967 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 701 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 674 | $95 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Pelvis76857 | 158 | $50 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 148 | $135 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76770 | 92 | $114 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 66 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 196 | 62 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 151 | 51 |
| Dutasteride | 124 | 36 |
| Finasteride | 115 | 34 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 99 | 27 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 44 | — |
| Silodosin | 36 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,027 across 30 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2010-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Schiff's NPI number?
- Howard Schiff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972535714, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Schiff's specialty?
- Howard Schiff is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Schiff located?
- Howard Schiff's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 Park Ave, New York, NY 10128.
- What is Howard Schiff's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Schiff is (212) 996-6660.
- Does Howard Schiff accept Medicare?
- Howard Schiff is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Schiff's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Schiff's NPI (1972535714) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.