HOWARD B ALTMAN MD
NPI 1922097443
Pathology - Dermatopathology in Allentown, PA

Q: What is Howard Altman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Altman is 1922097443. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2005.

Q: What is Howard Altman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Dermatopathology, with taxonomy code 207ZD0900X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Altman was last updated on October 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since October 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

90.12/100

CMS Quality Rating

1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103(610) 437-4134(610) 433-9690 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2025, Apr 1, 2024, Mar 27, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Howard B Altman Md NPPES

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

HOWARD B ALTMAN MD (NPI 1922097443) is an individual dermatopathology provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD046942L) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical College Of Pennsylvania (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922097443

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207ZD0900X

Provider Legal NameHOWARD B ALTMANCredential: MD

Location Address1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100Allentown, PA 18103-6373

Mailing Address1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 100Allentown, PA 18103-6373 · (610) 437-4134 · Fax (610) 770-0993

Phone(610) 437-4134

Fax(610) 433-9690

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMedical College Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2025

✔ NPI 1922097443 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · DermatopathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZD0900X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD046942L

Definition

A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.

1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100, Allentown, PA 18103

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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

Howard B Altman 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 ID6305860529

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060114000002

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 7

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305

A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.

7,101 services3,997 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341

Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.

675 services366 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342

This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.

470 services407 patients

Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 88312

This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.

343 services235 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88304

A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.

150 services137 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 88313

Special stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.

56 services42 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18103 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

90.12/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

80.96

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

92.78

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.

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