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Orthopedic Surgery

Howard F. Saslow, MD

Works at hospitals in Arcadia, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Howard F. Saslow, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 316 Nursing Home Dr, Arcadia, FL 34266. Phone: (863) 993-7717. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Howard F. Saslow had 15 Original Medicare patients and 25 services. NPI 1376595561. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 316 Nursing Home Dr, Arcadia, FL 34266 · Directions
  • Phone: (863) 993‑7717
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Desoto Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Hyperbaric and Woundcare Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 1978 (48 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard F. Saslow, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Howard F. Saslow accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard F. Saslow 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 F. Saslow see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 15 Original Medicare patients and 25 services for Howard F. Saslow. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Howard F. Saslow's NPI number?
1376595561. 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 F. Saslow, 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 patients15
Services billed to Medicare25
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol73%

Hospitals where Howard F. Saslow works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard F. Saslow 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.

  • Desoto Memorial HospitalArcadia, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100175

Practice locations

Addresses where Howard F. Saslow is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Howard F. Saslow as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Hyperbaric and Woundcare Inc26 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Florida

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Hyperbaric and Woundcare Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1978 (48 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1376595561
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians