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NICHOLAS HOWARD MD
NPI 1598407702
Anesthesiology in Hackensack, NJ

Active since April 08, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
30 PROSPECT AVE, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601(425) 761-7981 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Nicholas Howard Md NPPES

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

NICHOLAS HOWARD MD (NPI 1598407702) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Hackensack, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25DMA13120100) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Hackensack Meridian School Of Med At Seton Hall (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598407702
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS HOWARDCredential: MD
Location Address30 PROSPECT AVEHackensack, NJ 07601-1915
Mailing Address66 Hamburg RdParsippany, NJ 07054-3143 · (425) 761-7981
Phone(425) 761-7981
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSHackensack Meridian School Of Med At Seton HallGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1598407702 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25DMA13120100
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
30 PROSPECT AVE, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicholas Howard 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 ID2365902616
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260904003956
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

New Jersey Healthcare Specialists PC
Same address
Anesthesiology
30 PROSPECT AVENUE
Hackensack, NJ 07601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 781 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174585780 (954) 939-5000

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hackensack University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hackensack, NJ
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310001
Location30 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601 · Bergen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

DR. JESUS RAFAEL ALVAREZ-PEREZ M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
30 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Bergen County (551) 996-2453
JENNIFER NORTHRIDGE M.D.
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
30 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Bergen County (551) 996-2237
ANALYSA GALLEGOS MD
Emergency Medicine
30 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Bergen County (551) 996-2331
DR. PAARTH RAJ D.O.
Emergency Medicine
30 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Bergen County (201) 996-2000
MRS. LAUREN ANNE CARUCCI NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
30 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Bergen County (551) 996-2000
MS. SOMDATTA GUPTA
Anesthesiology
30 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Bergen County (973) 216-7796
ALEXANDER SHERMAN DO
Anesthesiology
30 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Bergen County (818) 635-2802
DR. TYLER MICHAEL CHAFITZ MD, MBA
Anesthesiology
30 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Bergen County (551) 996-2000

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 Nicholas Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Howard is 1598407702. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2022.

Where is Nicholas Howard located?

Nicholas Howard practices at 30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601. The listed phone number is (425) 761-7981.

What is Nicholas Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Nicholas Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Howard 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Nicholas Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to New Jersey Healthcare Specialists PC (Hackensack, NJ). The 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 Nicholas Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Nicholas Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Howard is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Howard was last updated on June 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.