HOWARD J. GELB MD PA
NPI 1558325332
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Boca Raton, FL

Q: What is Howard J. Gelb MD PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard J. Gelb MD PA is 1558325332. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2006.

Q: What is Howard J. Gelb MD PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Active since April 17, 2006

9980 CENTRAL PARK BLVD N, SUITE 222, BOCA RATON, FL 33428(561) 558-8898(561) 558-8868 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 9, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

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About Howard J. Gelb Md Pa NPPES

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

HOWARD J. GELB MD PA (NPI 1558325332) is a healthcare organization registered as a sports medicine in Boca Raton, Florida and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization lists Howard J. Gelb, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558325332

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X

Legal Business NameHOWARD J. GELB MD PA

Location Address9980 CENTRAL PARK BLVD N, SUITE 222Boca Raton, FL 33428-1704

Mailing Address9980 Central Park Blvd N, Suite 222Boca Raton, FL 33428-1704 · (561) 558-8898 · Fax (561) 558-8868

Phone(561) 558-8898

Fax(561) 558-8868

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialHoward J. GelbPresident · (561) 558-8898

Enumeration DateApril 17, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 9, 2012

✔ NPI 1558325332 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0005X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME0068172

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

9980 CENTRAL PARK BLVD N, Boca Raton, FL 33428

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare NSC6371740001FL

Medicare PINK7552FL

OtherME0068172FL · Medical License

Medicare UPINF75880FL

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Howard J. Gelb Md Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Howard J. Gelb MD PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Howard Gelb, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1518966282

9980 CENTRAL PARK BLVD N SUITE 222
Boca Raton, FL 33428

(561) 558-8898

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jay Itzkowitz, MSPT

Physical Therapist in Private Practice

NPI 1801895586

9980 CENTRAL PARK BLVD N SUITE 220
Boca Raton, FL 33428

(561) 558-8898

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Marissa Wolz, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist in Private Practice

NPI 1477229540

9980 CENTRAL PARK BLVD N STE 220
Boca Raton, FL 33428

(561) 558-9197

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Joshua Shai, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist in Private Practice

NPI 1538737093

4800 LINTON BLVD STE F116
Delray Beach, FL 33445

(561) 271-1888

✔ Accepts Medicare7.8 mi

Clive Woods, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1477747731

8251 W BROWARD BLVD STE 300
Plantation, FL 33324

(954) 475-5969

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi

Adrian Perez, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist in Private Practice

NPI 1114350444

4215 BURNS RD STE 100
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

(561) 694-7776

✔ Accepts Medicare33 mi

Brandon Maisel Ramos, D.O

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

NPI 1558894535

1265 HIGHWAY 54 W STE 200
Fayetteville, GA 30214

(770) 460-1900

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare553 mi

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

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 J. Gelb MD PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard J. Gelb MD PA is 1558325332. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2006.

Where is Howard J. Gelb MD PA located?

Howard J. Gelb MD PA is located at 9980 Central Park Blvd N Suite 222, Boca Raton, FL 33428. The listed phone number is (561) 558-8898.

What is Howard J. Gelb MD PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Howard J. Gelb MD PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard J. Gelb MD PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Howard J. Gelb MD PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Howard J. Gelb MD PA. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Physical Therapist in Private Practice (4), Orthopedic Surgery (2) and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Howard J. Gelb MD PA accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Howard J. Gelb MD PA 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 J. Gelb MD PA was last updated on January 9, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.