2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1356611610 M.D.
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HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in SHORT HILLS, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
23
Medicare Part D claims · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SHORT HILLS, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 23 claims .

What stands out: HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SHORT HILLS, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/04/2012

NPI 1356611610

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in SHORT HILLS, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1356611610. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 115 WESTVIEW RD, SHORT HILLS, NJ, 07078, with a listed phone of (973) 467-9450. NPI 1356611610 was issued on 01/04/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANKEL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

115 WESTVIEW RD
SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078

Provider Details

NPI 1356611610
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/04/2012

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

23
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
55
Total Day Supply
1,608
Generic Drug Cost
$842

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
83.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.68

Nephrology Physician Overview

How HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D.'s 23 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FRANKEL.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D.'s specialty?
HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in SHORT HILLS, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. located?
HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. is located at 115 WESTVIEW RD, SHORT HILLS, NJ, 07078. Phone: (973) 467-9450.
What is HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356611610, issued on 01/04/2012.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D.'s credentials?
HOWARD FRANKEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1356611610 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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