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Dr. Howard D. Epstein, MD
NPI1003852674PAC ID3173585684
- Medicare services, 2024
- 4,749
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 1,141
- Publications
- 22
- MIPS score, 2024
- 75
- Hospital affiliations
- 2
- Practice address
- One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- Practice phone
- Call (949) 764-4624
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Howard D. Epstein is a pathologist in Newport Beach, California
Dr. Epstein practices at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach in Newport Beach, California, part of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian.
Dr. Epstein's NPI, 1003852674, was assigned on June 21, 2006. Dr. Epstein graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine - Kansas City in 1985. Dr. Epstein holds California license G067834.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1003852674NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 3173585684
- NPI enumeration date
- June 21, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (949) 764-4624
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 67
- Medical school graduation
- 1985
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Howard D. Epstein practices at 2 locations in Newport Beach, California
Dr. Epstein's primary practice is Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, at One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663 in Orange County. The practice phone is (949) 764-4624. Dr. Epstein also practices at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, 1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663.
- Hoag Hospital Newport BeachPrimaryOne Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663 · Orange CountyPhone(949) 764-4624
- Hoag Hospital Newport Beach1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663 · Orange CountyPhone(949) 764-4624
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Howard D. Epstein is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Epstein's primary practice is Hoag Hospital Newport Beach in Newport Beach, California, part of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. Dr. Epstein is also affiliated with Hoag Orthopedic Institute. The medical group on file is NewPath Labs. Dmand AI also links Dr. Epstein to 1 more group practice or clinic, 1 other site and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Hoag Orthopedic InstituteNewPath Labs1 group practice or clinicName with a free account1 other siteName with a free account1 medical groupName with a free account
See all 6 affiliations for Dr. EpsteinSources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Howard D. Epstein's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Epstein practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Hoag Hospital Newport Beach | Available with a free account |
| +3 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Howard D. Epstein is one of 1,354 pathologists in California
Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology is Dr. Epstein's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207ZP0102X. Dr. Epstein is board certified in anatomic pathology & clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology. Dmand AI has Dr. Epstein's licenses on file in 2 states: California and Massachusetts.
Specialties and state licenses
- Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology, CaliforniaPrimary
- Massachusetts license
Pathologists near Dr. Epstein
Counts of pathologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
1,354pathologists in California11pathologists in Newport Beach9pathologists at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Howard D. Epstein billed Medicare for 4,749 services in 2024
CMS data shows 4,749 Medicare services from Dr. Epstein across 21 procedure codes in 2024, for 1,141 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $161,431 for them.
Medicare services, 20244,749
Medicare patients1,141
Paid by Medicare$161,431
Procedure codes21
Dr. Epstein's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Lab and pathology
- 2023: 4,1942024: 4,73713%
- Other services
- 2023: 122024: 12No change
Where Dr. Epstein's Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office1,32228%
- In a facility3,42772%
Dr. Epstein compared with the California median for pathologists, 2024
- Dr. Epstein
- California median
- Medicare services
- 4,749vs 1,1534.1 times
- Medicare patients
- 1,141vs 4472.6 times
Medians across 1,094 pathologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Epstein's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Howard D. Epstein treated 1,141 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 76
CMS counts 1,141 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Epstein in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 504 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 7% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.38, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Epstein's median patient age at 64, with 59% women.
Medicare patients, 20241,141
Average age76
Average risk score1.38
Also on Medicaid7%
Dr. Epstein's Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Epstein's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women60153%
- Men54047%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Epstein's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis49%
- Cancer36%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety24%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Epstein's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 64
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women59%
- Men39%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Howard D. Epstein scored 75 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 75 out of 100 for Dr. Epstein for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Epstein accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Dr. Epstein's MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 75of 100Final score
- 70of 100Quality
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026
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Dr. Howard D. Epstein has 22 publications on record
Dmand AI links 22 papers to Dr. Epstein, published from 2005 to 2018. 2010 was the busiest year, with 2. The most frequent topics are Ovarian Neoplasms, Hysterectomy and Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols. Dr. Epstein has published most often in Case Rep Oncol. Dr. Epstein's most frequent co-authors are Lisa N. Abaid, MD, MPH, John V. Brown, MD and Alberto Mendivil, MD.
Papers22
Years published2005 to 2018
Dr. Epstein's papers by year, 2005 to 2018
Topics Dr. Epstein writes about most
- Ovarian Neoplasms
- Hysterectomy
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Laparoscopy
- Adenocarcinoma
- Breast Neoplasms
- Endometrial Neoplasms
Dr. Epstein's most frequent co-authors
- Lisa N. Abaid, MD, MPH7 shared papers
- John V. Brown, MD7 shared papers
- Alberto Mendivil, MD3 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Epstein
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
Carcinoma, EndometrioidColoring AgentsEndometrial Neoplasms
Clostridium perfringensDiagnosis, DifferentialFatal Outcome
Int J Clin Oncol
Disease ProgressionPaget Disease, ExtramammaryVulva
Breast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, LobularDiagnosis, Differential
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Howard D. Epstein received $166 in industry payments from 2016 to 2019
CMS Open Payments shows 3 general payments to Dr. Epstein from 3 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2019. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP paid the most, $107.
General payments to Dr. Epstein by program year, 2016 to 2019
Companies that paid Dr. Epstein the most, 2016 to 2019
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Howard D. Epstein graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine - Kansas City
Dr. Epstein graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine - Kansas City in 1985. Dr. Epstein is a member of ASCP, CAP and USCAP.
- Medical school
- Board certified in anatomic pathology & clinical pathology
- Board certified in cytopathology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Howard D. Epstein accepts plans from 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Epstein is in network with 6 carriers, including United Healthcare, Aspirus Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 3. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- United Healthcare
- Aspirus Health Plan
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- CMS Medicare
- Elevance
- HCSC
Plan types Dr. Epstein accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO3
- Medicare2
- POS2
- EPO1
- HMO1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Howard D. Epstein's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Howard D. Epstein's NPI number?
Dr. Howard D. Epstein's NPI number is 1003852674. It was assigned on June 21, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Howard D. Epstein?
Dr. Howard D. Epstein is a pathologist in Newport Beach, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0102X).
Where does Dr. Howard D. Epstein practice?
Dr. Epstein practices at One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Dr. Epstein also practices at 1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Dr. Epstein's primary practice is Hoag Hospital Newport Beach in Newport Beach, California, part of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. Dmand AI also links Dr. Epstein to 1 group practice or clinic, 1 other site and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Howard D. Epstein's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Epstein is (949) 764-4624.
What is Dr. Howard D. Epstein's medical license number?
Dr. Epstein holds California license G067834, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.
Which states has Dr. Howard D. Epstein been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Epstein in California (1990 to 2027) and Massachusetts (1988 to 2005).
Which hospitals is Dr. Howard D. Epstein affiliated with?
Dr. Epstein practices at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Epstein is also affiliated with Hoag Orthopedic Institute.
What medical group is Dr. Howard D. Epstein part of?
Dr. Epstein is linked to NewPath Labs. Dmand AI links Dr. Epstein to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Howard D. Epstein accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Epstein billed Medicare for 4,749 services in 2024, and Dr. Epstein accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. Howard D. Epstein's MIPS score?
Dr. Epstein's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 75 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
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How many Medicare patients does Dr. Howard D. Epstein see?
CMS counts 1,141 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Epstein in 2024, with an average age of 76.
Is Dr. Howard D. Epstein board certified?
Yes. Dr. Epstein is board certified in anatomic pathology & clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology.
What services does Dr. Howard D. Epstein bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Epstein's most billed Medicare services were lab and pathology test (88305), lab and pathology test (88341) and lab and pathology test (88342).
Where did Dr. Howard D. Epstein go to medical school?
Dr. Epstein graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine - Kansas City in 1985.
Has Dr. Howard D. Epstein received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $166 in general payments to Dr. Epstein from 3 companies from 2016 to 2019. The largest total came from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP.
How long has Dr. Howard D. Epstein been practicing?
Dr. Epstein graduated from medical school in 1985, 41 years ago.
Does Dr. Howard D. Epstein do research?
Dmand AI links 22 publications to Dr. Epstein, published from 2005 to 2018.
Who does Dr. Howard D. Epstein publish with?
Dr. Epstein's most frequent co-authors are Lisa N. Abaid, MD, MPH (7 shared papers), John V. Brown, MD (7 shared papers) and Alberto Mendivil, MD (3 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Howard D. Epstein accept?
Dr. Epstein is in network with 6 carriers, including United Healthcare, Aspirus Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 3. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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