Dr Howard D Epstein, MD - Medicare Pathology in Newport Beach, CA

Dr Howard D Epstein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Newport Beach, California. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Newport Harbor Pathology Medical Group Inc, Jay P Diliberto Md Inc and his current practice location is 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (949) 764-5635.

Dr Howard D Epstein is licensed to practice in California (license number G067834) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1003852674.

Contact Information

Dr Howard D Epstein, MD
1 Hoag Drive,
Newport Beach, CA 92658-6100
(949) 764-5635
(949) 764-8083

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Howard D Epstein
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience39 Years
Location1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Howard D Epstein attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003852674
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/05/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173585684
  • Enrollment ID: I20100716000028

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard D Epstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003852674NPI-NPPES
0G6783400MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology G067834 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hoag Memorial Hospital PresbyterianNewport beach, CAHospital
Hoag Orthopedic InstituteIrvine, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Newport Harbor Pathology Medical Group Inc145631239625
Jay P Diliberto Md Inc22646156322

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Howard D Epstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNewport Harbor Pathology Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790711927
PECOS PAC ID: 1456312396
Enrollment ID: O20041022001124
Entity NameJay P Diliberto Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467754226
PECOS PAC ID: 2264615632
Enrollment ID: O20110322000677

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Howard D Epstein is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Howard D Epstein, MD
1 Hoag Drive,
Newport Beach, CA 92658-6100

Ph: (949) 764-5635
Dr Howard D Epstein, MD
1 Hoag Drive,
Newport Beach, CA 92658-6100

Ph: (949) 764-5635

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