HOWARD FINESTONE MD
NPI 1235236746
Radiology - Nuclear Radiology in Brooklyn, NY

Q: What is Howard Finestone's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Finestone is 1235236746. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2006.

Q: What is Howard Finestone's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Nuclear Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085N0904X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Finestone was last updated on January 2, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since September 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

MAIMONIDES MED CTR 4802 10TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11219(718) 283-8367 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Howard Finestone Md NPPES

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

HOWARD FINESTONE MD (NPI 1235236746) is an individual nuclear radiology provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (154545) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York Community Hospital Of Brooklyn, Inc., and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235236746

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085N0904X

Provider Legal NameHOWARD FINESTONECredential: MD

Location AddressMAIMONIDES MED CTR 4802 10TH AVEBrooklyn, NY 11219

Mailing Address137 61 71st AveFlushing, NY 11367 · (718) 459-6084

Phone(718) 283-8367

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1982

Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 2013

✔ NPI 1235236746 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Nuclear RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085N0904X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 154545

Definition

A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.

Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0202X · License 154545 (NY)

MAIMONIDES MED CTR 4802 10TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11219

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified05F60

Medicare UPIND 91742

Medicaid01048700NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Howard Finestone Md 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 ID1355312422

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040803000529

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 6

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045

A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.

4,406 services1,501 patients

Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system 78226

A nuclear medicine study of the liver and bile duct system involves the use of a small amount of radioactive material to create detailed images. This helps doctors examine the liver's function and structure, and detect any abnormalities in the bile ducts.

65 services64 patients

Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 78306

A nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material travels to your bones and emits energy. A special camera captures this energy, creating images of your bones to help identify any abnormalities.

42 services37 patients

Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation 78582

A nuclear medicine lung ventilation and circulation study uses a safe radioactive material to create images of air and blood flow in your lungs. It helps identify issues like blood clots or lung diseases. You inhale or receive an injection of this material, and a special camera captures the images.

24 services24 patients

Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 78264

A nuclear medicine study of the stomach assesses how quickly food leaves the stomach. A safe, radioactive substance is added to a meal. The radiation emitted is tracked, creating images that show the food's progress through the stomach. It's non-invasive and painless.

22 services22 patients

Nuclear medicine study of bone taken at different times 78315

A nuclear medicine bone study involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material collects in the bones and is detected by a special camera to create images. These images are taken at different times to track changes and help diagnose bone conditions.

15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

New York Community Hospital Of Brooklyn, Inc.

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330019

Location2525 Kings HighwayBrooklyn, NY 11229 · Kings County

Emergency services

Maimonides Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330194

Location4802 Tenth AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11219 · Kings County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

South Brooklyn Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number330196

Location2601 Ocean ParkwayBrooklyn, NY 11235 · Kings County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Nuclear Medicine: Correlation with Existing Imaging Studies for All Patients Undergoing Bone Scintigraphy

Percentage of final reports for all patients, regardless of age, undergoing bone scintigraphy that include physician documentation of correlation with existing relevant imaging studies (e.g., x-ray, MRI, CT, etc.) that were performed

96%57 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Finestone's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Finestone is 1235236746. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2006.

Where is Howard Finestone located?

Howard Finestone practices at Maimonides Med Ctr 4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219. The listed phone number is (718) 283-8367.

What is Howard Finestone's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Nuclear Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085N0904X.

Is Howard Finestone enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Finestone 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.

Is Howard Finestone affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Finestone is affiliated with New York Community Hospital Of Brooklyn, Inc., Maimonides Medical Center and South Brooklyn Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Finestone was last updated on January 2, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.