Quick answers
- Does Howard A. Hewlett accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard A. Hewlett accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Howard A. Hewlett see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 219 Original Medicare patients and 1,080 services for Howard A. Hewlett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard A. Hewlett's NPI number?
- 1124028691. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Howard A. Hewlett, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 219 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,080 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)257 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)233 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)88 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)86 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)66 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes46%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Howard A. Hewlett works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard A. Hewlett at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Providence St. Joseph HospitalOrange, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050069
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard A. Hewlett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1038 E Chapman AveOrange, CA 92866 (714) 771‑4191
- 2131 San Joaquin Hills RdNewport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 326‑7355
- 241 W Olive AveBurbank, CA 91502 (818) 848‑5583
- 604 S Harbor BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92704 (657) 467‑3310
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard A. Hewlett as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Upperline Healthcare California PC27 clinicians in the group
- Burbank Podiatry Asscociates Group a Professional Corporation24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Orange
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Orange, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Upperline Healthcare California PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124028691 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians