HOWARD IAN AXELROD M.D.
NPI 1093705014
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Pomona, NJ

Active since October 21, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
65 W JIMMIE LEEDS RD, POMONA, NJ 08240(609) 748-7089(609) 652-3460 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 23, 2025, Apr 4, 2025, Apr 13, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Howard Ian Axelrod M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

HOWARD IAN AXELROD M.D. (NPI 1093705014) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Pomona, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA07744200) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093705014
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameHOWARD IAN AXELRODCredential: M.D.
Location Address65 W JIMMIE LEEDS RDPomona, NJ 08240-9102
Mailing Address65 W Jimmie Leeds RdPomona, NJ 08240-9102 · (609) 748-7089 · Fax (609) 652-3460
Fax(609) 652-3460
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateOctober 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2025
NPI 1093705014 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses Licensed in NJ · 25MA07744200 Licensed in CT · 73344 Licensed in DE · C1-0027945
Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 25MA07744200 (NJ), 159842 (NY)
65 W JIMMIE LEEDS RD, Pomona, NJ 08240

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1100 Madison Ave # GagnoncMorristown, NJ 07960-6136 · Phone (973) 971-7300 · Fax (973) 984-7019
Location 24755 OGLETOWN STANTON ROAD, SUITE 1E50NEWARK, DE 19718-2200 · Phone (302) 733-1980 · Fax (302) 733-1986

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0044440NJ

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Howard Ian Axelrod M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2163485152
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041110000835, I20230912003524, I20250630002246, I20250924004590
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Morristown Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Morristown, NJ
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310015
Location100 Madison AveMorristown, NJ 07960 · Morris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wellspan York Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · York, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390046
Location1001 South George StreetYork, PA 17403 · York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08240 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$185.05 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $46.26 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.45 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $19.11 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
65 W JIMMIE LEEDS RD
POMONA, NJ 08240
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
65 W JIMMIE LEEDS RD
POMONA, NJ 08240
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
65 W JIMMIE LEEDS RD
POMONA, NJ 08240
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
65 W JIMMIE LEEDS RD
POMONA, NJ 08240
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
65 W JIMMIE LEEDS RD
POMONA, NJ 08240
General Acute Care Hospital
65 W JIMMIE LEEDS RD
POMONA, NJ 08240
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
65 W JIMMIE LEEDS RD, ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENT
POMONA, NJ 08240
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
65 W JIMMIE LEEDS RD
POMONA, NJ 08240

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Howard Axelrod's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Axelrod is 1093705014. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 21, 2005.

Where is Howard Axelrod located?

Howard Axelrod practices at 65 W Jimmie Leeds Rd, Pomona, NJ 08240. The listed phone number is (609) 748-7089.

What is Howard Axelrod's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Howard Axelrod enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Axelrod is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Howard Axelrod accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Howard Axelrod as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Howard Axelrod affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Axelrod is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center and Wellspan York Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Axelrod was last updated on June 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.