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DR. HOWARD SCOTT BREEN MD
NPI 1497768105
General Practice in Chelmsford, MA

Active since August 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
5 SOMERSET PL, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824(978) 758-4741 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Howard Scott Breen Md NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD SCOTT BREEN MD (NPI 1497768105) is an individual general practice provider in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (43077) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497768105
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208D00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD SCOTT BREENCredential: MD
Location Address5 SOMERSET PLChelmsford, MA 01824-3423
Mailing Address5 Somerset PlaceChelmsford, MA 01824 · (978) 758-4741
Phone(978) 758-4741
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1497768105 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208D00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 43077
Definition
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
5 SOMERSET PL, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare).Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Howard Scott Breen Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Howard Breen reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Urgent Help Chelmsford PC
2.4 mi
Family Medicine
45 DRUM HILL RD
Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 25 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609373596 (978) 446-7515
Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC
1,538 mi
General Practice
4055 VALLEY VIEW LN STE 700
Dallas, TX 75244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 203 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750845863 (972) 715-3800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
30%2,921 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
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 Breen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Breen is 1497768105. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2006.

Where is Howard Breen located?

Howard Breen practices at 5 Somerset Pl, Chelmsford, MA 01824. The listed phone number is (978) 758-4741.

What is Howard Breen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Is Howard Breen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Breen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Howard Breen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Howard Breen reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Urgent Help Chelmsford PC (Chelmsford, MA) and Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC (Dallas, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Howard Breen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Howard Breen accept?

Health plans from CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) list Howard Breen 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Breen was last updated on January 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.