Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Howard Epstein work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Howard Epstein at 3 hospitals: Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital, Memorial Hospital and Progress West Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Howard Epstein see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Alton, IL and Saint Louis, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Howard Epstein's specialty?
- Medicare lists Hospice/Palliative Care as the primary specialty.
- Does Howard Epstein accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Epstein 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 Epstein?
- (618) 463-7240, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Howard Epstein's NPI number?
- 1306818182. 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 Epstein works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard Epstein at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Barnes-Jewish St Peters HospitalSaint Peters, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260191
- Memorial HospitalBelleville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140185
- Progress West HospitalOfallon, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260219
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard Epstein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1 Memorial DrAlton, IL 62002 (618) 463‑7240
- 3009 N Ballas Rd, Suite 383cSaint Louis, MO 63131 (314) 305‑1447
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard Epstein as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Fairview Heights Medical Group SC444 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospice/Palliative Careprimary
Other palliative care doctors in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306818182 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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