Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Howard Smithline, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Springfield, MA
- NPI 1881789386
- Accepts Medicare
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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759 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01199
(413) 794-3233 - Mailing address
-
280 Chestnut Street, 2Nd Floor
Springfield, MA 01199
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 8, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #78960
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881789386. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
500
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$73,590
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 282 | 278 | $176 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 113 | 112 | $121 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 35 | 35 | $214 | |
76604 |
Ultrasound scan of chest | 27 | 27 | $28 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 22 | 22 | $72 | |
93308 |
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up | 21 | 21 | $25 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 39 peers in Springfield Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Howard Smithline's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Smithline practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Springfield, MA.
Where does Dr. Howard Smithline practice?
Dr. Howard Smithline practices at 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199. Office phone: 4137943233.
What is Dr. Howard Smithline's NPI?
Dr. Howard Smithline's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881789386, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Smithline accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Smithline accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Smithline commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.