Quick answers
- Does Howard Tzorfas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Tzorfas 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 Tzorfas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 517 Original Medicare patients and 20,176 services for Howard Tzorfas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard Tzorfas's NPI number?
- 1679505911. 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 Tzorfas, 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 | 517 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 20,176 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)1,051 services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)1,033 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)912 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)845 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)187 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 pressure66%
- Arthritis37%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard Tzorfas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PO Box, Suite 555Lebanon, NJ 08833
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in New Jersey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679505911 |
| 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
- 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