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Ophthalmology

Howard L. Distelman, MD

Sees patients in Middletown, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Howard L. Distelman, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Middletown, CT. NPI 1649387770. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard L. Distelman, 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

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
44Years since medical school (graduated 1982)
State University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Middlesex Eye Physicians P.C.Group practice

Quick answers

Where does Howard L. Distelman see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Middletown, CT. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Howard L. Distelman's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Howard L. Distelman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard L. Distelman 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 L. Distelman?
(860) 347-7466, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Howard L. Distelman's NPI number?
1649387770. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Howard L. Distelman as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Middlesex Eye Physicians P.C.10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Middletown

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York Downstate Medical Center
Graduation year1982
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649387770
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Sources

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