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General Practice

Howard Belfer, MD

Works at hospitals in San Mateo, CA · California

Summary

Howard Belfer, MD (General Practice) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in San Mateo, CA. NPI 1740206457. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard Belfer, 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

General PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
46Years since medical school (graduated 1980)
Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
County of San MateoGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Howard Belfer work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Howard Belfer at 1 hospital: San Mateo Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Howard Belfer see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Mateo, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Howard Belfer's specialty?
Medicare lists General Practice as the primary specialty, and also Neurology.
Does Howard Belfer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Belfer 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 Belfer?
(650) 573-2222, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Howard Belfer's NPI number?
1740206457. 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 Belfer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard Belfer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • County of San Mateo310 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general practitioners in San Mateo

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Mateo, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJohns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1980
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740206457
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Sources

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