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DR. HOWARD F SASLOW MD
NPI 1376595561
Orthopaedic Surgery in Port Charlotte, FL

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4680 GRASSY POINT BLVD UNIT 101, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952(941) 766-9749 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 24, 2019, Aug 7, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Howard F Saslow Md NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD F SASLOW MD (NPI 1376595561) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Port Charlotte, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME0049140) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Desoto Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376595561
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD F SASLOWCredential: MD
Location Address4680 GRASSY POINT BLVD UNIT 101Port Charlotte, FL 33952-9179
Mailing Address4680 Grassy Point Blvd Unit 101Port Charlotte, FL 33952-9179 · (941) 766-9749
Phone(941) 766-9749
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1376595561 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME0049140✔ Licensed in NC · 30090
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Undersea and Hyperbaric MedicineTaxonomy 2083P0011X · License ME49140 (FL)
4680 GRASSY POINT BLVD UNIT 101, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
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Other Identifiers 11

OtherP00143439FL · Railroad Medicare
Other02055FL · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Other088699001FL · Palmetto
OtherME49140Advantage Care
Other149321XXPreferred Care
Other279064Wellcare
Medicaid045763900FL
Other0906301United Healthcare
Other4655069Aetna
Other5275354009Cigna
Other591563145FL · Cigna

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Howard F Saslow 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 ID1153395900
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040826000879
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Desoto Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Arcadia, FL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100175
Location900 N Robert AveArcadia, FL 34265 · De Soto County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33952 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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 Saslow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Saslow is 1376595561. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Howard Saslow located?

Howard Saslow practices at 4680 Grassy Point Blvd Unit 101, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. The listed phone number is (941) 766-9749.

What is Howard Saslow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Howard Saslow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Saslow 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 Saslow accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Howard Saslow 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 Saslow affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Saslow is affiliated with Desoto Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Saslow was last updated on September 24, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.