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Thoracic Surgery

Howard Axelrod, MD

Works at hospitals in Danbury, CT · York, PA · Connecticut, Pennsylvania

Summary

Howard Axelrod, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Danbury, CT and York, PA. NPI 1093705014. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard Axelrod, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
44Years since medical school (graduated 1982)
New York University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
WellSpan Medical GroupGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Howard Axelrod work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Howard Axelrod at 2 hospitals: Danbury Hospital and WellSpan York Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Howard Axelrod see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Danbury, CT and York, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Howard Axelrod's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Howard Axelrod accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Axelrod accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Howard Axelrod?
(203) 739-7038, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Howard Axelrod's NPI number?
1093705014. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Howard Axelrod works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard Axelrod at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Howard Axelrod is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Howard Axelrod as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • WellSpan Medical Group2,480 clinicians in the group
  • Nuvance Health Medical Practice Ct Inc747 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Danbury

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Danbury, CT — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1982
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1093705014
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians