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DR. HOWARD CRYSTAL M.D.
NPI 1689660904
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Brooklyn, NY

Active since September 22, 2005PECOS Enrolled
93.49/100
CMS Quality Rating
450 CLARKSON AVE, SUITE A, BROOKLYN, NY 11203(718) 270-2430(718) 270-3840 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Howard Crystal M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD CRYSTAL M.D. (NPI 1689660904) is an individual neurology provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (140474-1) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Suny/downstate University Hospital Of Brooklyn, and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689660904
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD CRYSTALCredential: M.D.
Location Address450 CLARKSON AVE, SUITE ABrooklyn, NY 11203-2056
Mailing Address450 Clarkson Ave, Box 1262Brooklyn, NY 11203-2056 · (718) 270-8867 · Fax (718) 270-1794
Phone(718) 270-2430
Fax(718) 270-3840
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1689660904 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 140474-1
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
450 CLARKSON AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11203
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00715715NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Howard Crystal M.d. 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 ID345364386
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100827000902
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
15 services15 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Suny/Downstate University Hospital Of Brooklyn

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number330350
Location445 Lenox RoadBrooklyn, NY 11203 · Kings County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11203 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

93.49/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality72.62
Promoting Interoperability90.58
Improvement Activities40

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.

SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER UHB
Obstetrics & Gynecology
450 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 363-2908
UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS OF BROOKLYN
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
450 CLARKSON AVE, SUITE A
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 270-1112
SNEHALATA R TOPGI MD
Emergency Medicine
450 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 270-3295
DR. MARYAM NOORI KOLOORI M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
450 CLARKSON AVE, SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (412) 737-3789
DR. VIVEK YADAV MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
450 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 270-3302
DR. DANIEL BEEGAN MD
Family Medicine
450 CLARKSON AVE, MSC 67
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 270-4096
ELIEZER LEVITANSKY DO
Emergency Medicine
450 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (245) 331-8718
MIGUEL ANGEL BARRIOS MD
Emergency Medicine
450 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 245-4798

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 Crystal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Crystal is 1689660904. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2005.

Where is Howard Crystal located?

Howard Crystal practices at 450 Clarkson Ave Suite A, Brooklyn, NY 11203. The listed phone number is (718) 270-2430.

What is Howard Crystal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Howard Crystal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Crystal 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.

Is Howard Crystal affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Crystal is affiliated with Suny/Downstate University Hospital Of Brooklyn.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Crystal was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 34 days 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.