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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BECK
Based in Traverse City, MI, Howard J. Beck, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under anesthesiology. Howard graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1993. Howard is also listed as specialising in anesthesiology — pain medicine.
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What does Dr. Beck specialise in?
Dr. Beck is an anesthesiology in Traverse City, MI. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ANESTHESIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Beck located?
Dr. Beck is listed at 550 MUNSON AVE, Traverse City, MI 49686. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Beck's phone number?
The number on file is (231) 935-8540. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Beck?
Dr. Beck's National Provider Identifier is 1427037613. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Beck go to medical school?
Dr. Beck attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Beck have?
Dr. Beck has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Beck do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Beck performs procedures including injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level, injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance and electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (231) 935-8540
- Email not available
Practice Locations
550 MUNSON AVE
Traverse City, MI 49686
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
889 services · 581 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
187 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
98 |
| Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump | Procedure | 62369 |
73 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level | Procedure | 64484 |
53 |
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
38 |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | Procedure | 64636 |
31 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
31 |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | Procedure | 64635 |
28 |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
28 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64494 |
27 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Other anesthesiology specialists in Traverse City 8
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Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
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Class of 1993 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
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Also performs Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
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