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Diagnostic Radiology

Howard B. Natenshon, MD

Works at hospitals in Greenfield, MA · Springfield, MA · Westfield, MA … · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Howard B. Natenshon, MD is a radiologist at 759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01107. Phone: (413) 827-7400. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Howard B. Natenshon had 1,753 Original Medicare patients and 1,907 services. NPI 1811974967. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard B. Natenshon, 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 B. Natenshon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard B. Natenshon 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 B. Natenshon see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,753 Original Medicare patients and 1,907 services for Howard B. Natenshon. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Howard B. Natenshon's NPI number?
1811974967. 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 B. Natenshon, 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 patients1,753
Services billed to Medicare1,907
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)1,284 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)404 services
  3. X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)54 services
  4. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)31 services
  5. X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)23 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%
  • Heart failure38%
  • Anxiety36%

Hospitals where Howard B. Natenshon works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard B. Natenshon 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Radiology and Imaging Inc59 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Springfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Radiology and Imaging Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year1961 (65 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1811974967
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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