HOWARD FINESTONE MD
NPI 1235236746
Radiology - Nuclear Radiology in Brooklyn, NY
NPI Status: Active since September 19, 2006
Contact Information
MAIMONIDES MED CTR 4802 10TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY
ZIP 11219
Phone: (718) 283-8367
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 44
- Radiology
- Nuclear Radiology
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About HOWARD FINESTONE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Howard Finestone, a provider established in Brooklyn, New York with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in nuclear radiology and more than 44 years of experience. He graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1982. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1235236746 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085N0904X with license number 154545 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.
- NPI
- 1235236746
- Provider Name
- HOWARD FINESTONE MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- MAIMONIDES MED CTR 4802 10TH AVE BROOKLYN, NY 11219
- Location Phone
- (718) 283-8367
- Mailing Address
- 137 61 71ST AVE FLUSHING, NY 11367
- Mailing Phone
- (718) 459-6084
- Medical School Name
- STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
- Graduation Year
- 1982
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-19-2006
- Last Update Date
- 01-02-2013
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Radiology Nuclear Radiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2085N0904X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 154545
- License State
- NY
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2085R0202X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Radiology | 154545 (NY) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05F60 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | ||
| D 91742 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 01048700 | MEDICAID (05) | NY |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Howard Finestone is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Howard Finestone is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 1355312422
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040803000529
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system
Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation
Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system
X-ray of chest, 1 view
This procedure involves injecting a safe radioactive substance into your body. It travels to your lymph nodes, making them visible on X-ray images. This helps in identifying any abnormal nodes for further examination. It's a standard part of many diagnostic processes.
This service was performed 20 times for 19 patientsA 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.
This service was performed 53 times for 47 patientsA 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.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsA 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.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsA nuclear medicine study of the lymphatic system involves injecting a safe, radioactive substance into your body. This substance travels through your lymphatic system and helps create images on a special camera. These images can help doctors diagnose conditions related to your immune system.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsA 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.
This service was performed 5,092 times for 1,477 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Administration of the AHRQ Survey of Patient Safety Culture | Yes | N/A |
| Administration of the AHRQ Survey of Patient Safety Culture and submission of data to the comparative database (refer to AHRQ Survey of Patient Safety Culture website http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/index.html).Note: This activity may be selected once every 4 years, to avoid duplicative information given that some of the modules may change on a year by year basis but over 4 years there would be a reasonable expectation for the set of modules to have undergone substantive change, for the improvement activities performance category score. | ||
| Engagement of patients through implementation of improvements in patient portal | Yes | N/A |
| Access to an enhanced patient portal that provides up to date information related to relevant chronic disease health or blood pressure control, and includes interactive features allowing patients to enter health information and/or enables bidirectional communication about medication changes and adherence. | ||
| Participation in Joint Commission Evaluation Initiative | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in Joint Commission Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation initiative | ||
| Use of Patient Safety Tools | Yes | N/A |
| Use of tools that assist specialty practices in tracking specific measures that are meaningful to their practice, such as use of a surgical risk calculator, evidence based protocols such as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, the CDC Guide for Infection Prevention for Outpatient Settings, (https://www.cdc.gov/hai/settings/outpatient/outpatient-care-guidelines.html), predictive algorithms, or other such tools. | ||
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Howard Finestone is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN, INC. | 2525 KINGS HIGHWAY BROOKLYN, NY 11229 | (718) 692-5302 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER | 4802 TENTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11219 | (718) 283-6000 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| SOUTH BROOKLYN HEALTH | 2601 OCEAN PARKWAY BROOKLYN, NY 11235 | (718) 616-3000 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1235236746, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235236746, enumerated as an "individual" on September 19, 2006.
The provider is located at MAIMONIDES MED CTR 4802 10TH AVE BROOKLYN, NY 11219 and the phone number is (718) 283-8367.
Radiology with taxonomy code 2085N0904X and a focus in Nuclear Radiology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Howard Finestone is affiliated with: NEW YORK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN, INC., MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER and SOUTH BROOKLYN HEALTH.
