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DR. HOWARD M BERGER MD
NPI 1780654095
Surgery in Toms River, NJ

Active since January 26, 2006PECOS Enrolled
147 ROUTE 37 W, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755(732) 505-9227(732) 505-0228 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 M Berger Md NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD M BERGER MD (NPI 1780654095) is an individual surgery provider in Toms River, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (MA037579) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780654095
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD M BERGERCredential: MD
Location Address147 ROUTE 37 WToms River, NJ 08755-8062
Mailing Address147 Route 37 WToms River, NJ 08755-8062 · (732) 505-9227 · Fax (732) 505-0228
Phone(732) 505-9227
Fax(732) 505-0228
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1780654095 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · MA037579
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
147 ROUTE 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Howard M Berger 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08755 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
$94.90 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $23.72 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.45 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $19.11 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece), each A4419
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims720 services$1.53 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

HOWARD M. BERGER, M.D.PA.
Surgery
147 ROUTE 37 W
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
Ocean County (732) 505-9227
DR. ARNOLD SCHONMULLER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
147 ROUTE 37 W
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
Ocean County (732) 240-3700
BRICK CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALISTS, P.A.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
147 ROUTE 37 W
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
Ocean County (732) 240-3700
DR. VINCENT J VIVONA D.O.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
147 ROUTE 37 W
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
Ocean County (732) 240-3700
DR. JOSEPH J. GUARINO JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
147 ROUTE 37 W
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
Ocean County (732) 240-3700
DR. GEORGE D BIRMINGHAM M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
147 ROUTE 37 W
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
Ocean County (732) 240-3700

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 Berger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Berger is 1780654095. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2006.

Where is Howard Berger located?

Howard Berger practices at 147 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755. The listed phone number is (732) 505-9227.

What is Howard Berger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Howard Berger enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Berger 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 30 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.