Are you Dr. Epstein? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileAt a glance
- 240 Southpark Cir E, Saint Augustine, FL 32086
About Dr. Epstein
Based in Saint Augustine, FL, Howard B. Epstein, MD is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Howard graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1983. According to Medicare claims data, Howard cared for 1,708 Medicare patients across 2,373 services. The services billed most often include automated urinalysis test, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. NPI 1295786242 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (904) 824-1450
- Email not available
Practice Locations
240 SOUTHPARK CIR E
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
- Bladder cancer
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Urethral stricture
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Circumcision
- Cystoscopy
- Kidney stone removal
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
- Prostate Ultrasound
Kidney & ureter procedures
- Ureteral Stent Removal
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Partial kidney removal
- Radical kidney removal
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
- GreenLight Laser Prostate Surgery
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
- Ureteral stent placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,373 services · 1,708 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
187 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
81 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
76 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
67 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple change of bladder tube | Procedure | 51705 |
63 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
41 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other urologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Epstein specialize in?
Dr. Epstein is an urologist in Saint Augustine, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Epstein located?
Dr. Epstein is listed at 240 Southpark Cir E, Saint Augustine, FL 32086. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Epstein's phone number?
The number on file is (904) 824-1450. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Epstein's NPI number?
Dr. Epstein's National Provider Identifier is 1295786242. 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
Where did Dr. Epstein go to medical school?
Dr. Epstein attended University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Epstein been practicing?
Dr. Epstein has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Epstein do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Epstein performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent; provides treatments such as administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Epstein confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Epstein. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.