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DR. HOWARD J SACHS M.D.
NPI 1275516940
Internal Medicine in Worcester, MA

Active since November 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 LAKE AVE N, WORCESTER, MA 01655(508) 334-2731(774) 442-4672 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 29, 2020, Jan 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Howard J Sachs M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD J SACHS M.D. (NPI 1275516940) is an individual internal medicine provider in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (73506) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275516940
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD J SACHSCredential: M.D.
Location Address55 LAKE AVE NWorcester, MA 01655-0002
Mailing AddressPo Box 415348Boston, MA 02241-5348 · (800) 225-8885 · Fax (508) 334-1977
Phone(508) 334-2731
Fax(774) 442-4672
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateNovember 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 29, 2020
✔ NPI 1275516940 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 73506
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
55 LAKE AVE N, Worcester, MA 01655
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3073793MA

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

Dr. Howard J Sachs 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 ID8224075577
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050408000588
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
209 services114 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
23 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Leominster, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220001
Location60 Hospital RoadLeominster, MA 01453 · Worcester County
Emergency services

Umass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Southbridge, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220019
Location100 South StreetSouthbridge, MA 01550 · Worcester County
Emergency services

Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Worcester, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220163
Location55 Lake Avenue NorthWorcester, MA 01655 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01655 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

HILLARY R. IRONS MD
Emergency Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 421-1400
MS. EILEEN A. DUHAMEL NP
Nurse Practitioner
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-2710
EWA HRYNISZYN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3271
HELEN COPSEY PA-C
Physician Assistant
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-8585
DR. ADEPEJU GBADEBO CHAMPION M.D.
Internal Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-2731
SOWMYA KORAPATI
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3550
LAYLA FAKHRZADEH M.D.
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N, ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3271
YOONYIE CHO M.D.
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-1000

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 Sachs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Sachs is 1275516940. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 27, 2005.

Where is Howard Sachs located?

Howard Sachs practices at 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655. The listed phone number is (508) 334-2731.

What is Howard Sachs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Howard Sachs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Sachs 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 Sachs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Sachs is affiliated with Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals, Umass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital and Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Sachs was last updated on October 29, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.