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MR. HOWARD A OCHS DMD
NPI 1609910330
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology in Flushing, NY

Active since February 16, 2007PECOS Enrolled
7015 164TH ST, FLUSHING, NY 11365(718) 263-7400(718) 969-3386 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mr. Howard A Ochs Dmd NPPES

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

MR. HOWARD A OCHS DMD (NPI 1609910330) is an individual oral and maxillofacial pathology provider in Flushing, New York, licensed in New York (045721) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Fresh Meadows.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609910330
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223P0106X
Provider Legal NameMR. HOWARD A OCHSCredential: DMD
Location Address7015 164TH STFlushing, NY 11365-4218
Mailing Address7015 164th StFlushing, NY 11365-4218 · (718) 263-7400 · Fax (718) 969-3386
Phone(718) 263-7400
Fax(718) 969-3386
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1609910330 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223P0106X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 045721
Definition
The specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral and maxillofacial pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations.
7015 164TH ST, Flushing, NY 11365
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 117411 Horace Harding ExpyFresh Meadows, NY 11365-1527 · Phone (718) 670-1060 · Fax (718) 357-0194

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01770781NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.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)

Mr. Howard A Ochs Dmd 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 Ochs reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Queensboro Oral Surgery Associates
Same address
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7015 164TH ST
Flushing, NY 11365
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790020584 (718) 263-7400
New York Queens Medicine And Surgery, P.C.
0.5 mi
Pediatrics
16303 HORACE HARDING EXPY, 4TH FLOOR
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 645 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003114851 (718) 670-1019

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11365 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
$104.17 typical visit price
range $67.00 – $201.98
Typical copayment $26.04 (range $16.75 – $50.49)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$82.96 typical visit price
range $21.62 – $163.52
Typical copayment $20.74 (range $5.40 – $40.88)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. MARIA A DOURMAS DDS, MD
Dentist
7015 164TH ST
FLUSHING, NY 11365
Queens County (718) 263-7400
QUEENSBORO ORAL SURGERY ASSOCIATES
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
7015 164TH ST
FLUSHING, NY 11365
Queens County (718) 263-7400

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 Ochs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Ochs is 1609910330. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2007.

Where is Howard Ochs located?

Howard Ochs practices at 7015 164th St, Flushing, NY 11365. The listed phone number is (718) 263-7400.

What is Howard Ochs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, with taxonomy code 1223P0106X.

Is Howard Ochs enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Howard Ochs's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Howard Ochs reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Queensboro Oral Surgery Associates (Flushing, NY) and New York Queens Medicine And Surgery, P.C. (Fresh Meadows, NY). 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 Ochs's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Howard Ochs accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 5 other insurers list Howard Ochs 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 Ochs was last updated on February 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.