Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Tuch, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Tampa, FL

  • NPI 1548266356
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Tampa General Cir
Tampa, FL 336063571
(813) 844-7917
fax (813) 844-1609
Mailing address
Po Box 917770
Orlando, FL 328910001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 30, 2021
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0002X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME61438
Medicaid
FL #003052600

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548266356. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
46
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$4,826
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 24 18 $80
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 22 22 $132

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
40
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$874
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 26 14 $605
Gabapentin Generic 14 0 $269

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Howard Tuch's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Tuch practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Tampa, FL.
Where does Dr. Howard Tuch practice?
Dr. Howard Tuch practices at 1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 336063571. Office phone: 8138447917.
What is Dr. Howard Tuch's NPI?
Dr. Howard Tuch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548266356, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Tuch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Tuch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Tuch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.