Howard G Altman, MD - Medicare Urology in Philadelphia, PA

Howard G Altman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Aria Health Physician Services and his current practice location is 1342 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 745-1612.

Howard G Altman is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD033441E) 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 1134123102.

Contact Information

Howard G Altman, MD
1342 Cottman Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19111-3729
(215) 745-1612
(215) 745-8319



Physician's Profile

Full NameHoward G Altman
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience41 Years
Location1342 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, 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 G Altman attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134123102
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375736150
  • Enrollment ID: I20101025001255

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Howard G Altman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134123102NPI-NPPES
30106259OtherPAKEYSTONE MERCY
0303650000OtherPAKEYSTONE IBC
232691968OtherPAHEALTH PARTNERS
P01043216OtherPARAILROAD MEDICARE
8315369OtherPAAETNA
0011714600005MedicaidPA
178549OtherPAHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology MD033441E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Temple University HospitalPhiladelphia, PAHospital
Nazareth HospitalPhiladelphia, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Aria Health Physician Services3577467018418

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAria Health Physician Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750949806
PECOS PAC ID: 3577467018
Enrollment ID: O20040224000045

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Howard G Altman is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Howard G Altman, MD
Po Box 8500-6335,
Philadelphia, PA 19178-6335

Ph: (215) 745-1612
Howard G Altman, MD
1342 Cottman Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19111-3729

Ph: (215) 745-1612

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