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Howard D Epstein, M.D. practices pathology in Newport Beach, CA. Howard is a 1985 graduate of University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal). Howard is also listed as specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. According to Medicare claims data, Howard cared for 2,229 Medicare patients across 4,749 services.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Epstein's specialty?
Dr. Epstein is a pathology in Newport Beach, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PATHOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Epstein?
Dr. Epstein is listed at 1 HOAG DRIVE, Newport Beach, CA 92658. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Epstein?
The number on file is (949) 764-5635. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Epstein's NPI number?
Dr. Epstein's National Provider Identifier is 1003852674. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Epstein's medical education?
Dr. Epstein attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Epstein been practicing?
Dr. Epstein has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Epstein known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Epstein the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Contact Information
- (949) 764-5635
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 HOAG DRIVE
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,749 services · 2,229 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
1,264 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
908 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
732 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
272 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
265 |
| Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique | Lab test | 88112 |
239 |
| Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual | Lab test | 88360 |
174 |
| Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88312 |
174 |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report | Lab test | 88173 |
107 |
| Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block | Lab test | 88331 |
101 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other pathology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other pathology specialists in Newport Beach 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.