Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Klein, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Clearwater, FL

  • NPI 1285717033
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
508 Jeffords Street, Suite D
Clearwater, FL 337563839
(727) 443-7700
fax (727) 461-4379
Mailing address
508 Jeffords St, Suite D
Clearwater, FL 337563839

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 28, 2021
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME58666
Medicaid
FL #378793100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285717033. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
841
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$109,999
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 205 155 $125
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 147 127 $88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 111 111 $165
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 88 88 $250
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 87 87 $87
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 52 11 $61
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 51 51 $91
76981 Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity 24 24 $100
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 20 20 $183
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 19 19 $176

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 74. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,051
Transactions
40
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 22 $419.68
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 6 $198.45
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $160.45
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 3 $111.84
Celgene Corporation 2 $52.82
PFIZER INC. 2 $39.62
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 1 $28.28
Ardelyx, Inc. 1 $20.86
Celltrion USA Inc. 1 $19.05

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,032
Education
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,014
Patients
421
Total drug cost
$193,494
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 273 99 $4,033
Omeprazole Generic 256 87 $4,052
Famotidine Generic 76 23 $1,738
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 62 61 $5,026
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 54 11 $40,089
Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) Brand 52 51 $9,143
Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) Brand 51 50 $8,382
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 36 13 $1,728
Budesonide Dr (Budesonide) Brand 35 0 $4,550
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 27 0 $100,843

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Klein's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Klein practices Gastroenterology Physician in Clearwater, FL.
Where does Dr. Howard Klein practice?
Dr. Howard Klein practices at 508 Jeffords Street, Clearwater, FL 337563839. Office phone: 7274437700.
What is Dr. Howard Klein's NPI?
Dr. Howard Klein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285717033, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Klein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Klein accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Klein commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.