Physician Profile
Neal L. Hochwald, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hochwald
Based in Huntington, NY, Neal L. Hochwald, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Neal graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1991. Neal is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery. Medicare claims data shows Neal provided 2,879 services to 1,563 patients. The services billed most often include therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1346288651 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (631) 427-4263
- Email not available
Practice Locations
166 E MAIN ST
Huntington, NY 11743
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,879 services · 1,563 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
73 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
42 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
36 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Application of nonmoveable finger splint | Procedure | 29130 |
28 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
20 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Application of elbow to finger cast | Procedure | 29075 |
19 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of cyst of tendon | Procedure | 20612 |
19 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 orthopedic surgeons 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.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Huntington 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 7
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Neal L. Hochwald?
Neal L. Hochwald is an orthopedic surgeon in Huntington, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Neal L. Hochwald's address?
Neal L. Hochwald is listed at 166 E Main St, Huntington, NY 11743. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Neal L. Hochwald?
The number on file is (631) 427-4263. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Neal L. Hochwald?
Neal L. Hochwald's National Provider Identifier is 1346288651. 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 Neal L. Hochwald train?
Neal L. Hochwald attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Neal L. Hochwald have?
Neal L. Hochwald has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Neal L. Hochwald perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Neal L. Hochwald performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and release and/or relocation of hand nerve; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes and evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Neal L. Hochwald's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Neal L. Hochwald. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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