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Based in St 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.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (904) 824-1450
- Email not available
Practice Locations
240 SOUTHPARK CIR E
St Augustine, FL 32086
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,373 services · 1,708 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
187 |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
81 |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
76 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
67 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | Procedure | 51705 |
63 |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
41 |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
17 |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
17 |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
14 |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
13 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
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Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
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 urology in St Augustine, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “UROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Epstein located?
Dr. Epstein is listed at 240 SOUTHPARK CIR E, St Augustine, FL 32086. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Epstein's phone number?
The number on file is (904) 824-1450. 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 1295786242. 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. 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.
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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.
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