Howard B Altman, MD - Medicare Pathology in Allentown, PA

Howard B Altman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Dermatopathology" physician in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He went to Medical College Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Advanced Dermatology Associates, Ltd. and his current practice location is 1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 100, Allentown, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 437-4134.

Howard B Altman is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD046942L) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1922097443.

Contact Information

Howard B Altman, MD
1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 100,
Allentown, PA 18103-6373
(610) 437-4134
(610) 433-9690



Physician's Profile

Full NameHoward B Altman
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience35 Years
Location1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 100, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Howard B Altman attended and graduated from Medical College Of Pennsylvania in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922097443
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/01/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305860529
  • Enrollment ID: I20060114000002

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Howard B Altman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922097443NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZD0900XPathology - Dermatopathology MD046942L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Advanced Dermatology Associates, Ltd.024413897222

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Entity NameAdvanced Dermatology Associates, Ltd.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932196060
PECOS PAC ID: 0244138972
Enrollment ID: O20031219000454

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Howard B Altman, MD
1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 100,
Allentown, PA 18103-6373

Ph: (610) 437-4134
Howard B Altman, MD
1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 100,
Allentown, PA 18103-6373

Ph: (610) 437-4134

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Pathology Doctors in Allentown, PA

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Hina Aziz Sheikh, MD
Pathology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: 610-402-8140    Fax: 610-402-1691
Bala Carver, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: 610-402-8142    Fax: 610-402-1691
Shanth Andrew Goonewardene, M.D.
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Dr. Peter Ellis Fisher, MD
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Dr. James Carroll Hyland, MD, PHD
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Dr. Michael William Johnson, M.D., PH.D.
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