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Rheumatology

Howard W. Hauptman, MD

Works at hospitals in Baltimore, MD · Maryland

Summary

Dr. Howard W. Hauptman, MD is a rheumatologist at 12 Newport Dr, Suite A, Forest Hill, MD 21050. Phone: (410) 494-1888. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Howard W. Hauptman had 992 Original Medicare patients and 202,836 services. NPI 1861461220. 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: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 12 Newport Dr, Suite A, Forest Hill, MD 21050 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (410) 494‑1888
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • Group practice: Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard W. Hauptman, 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 W. Hauptman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard W. Hauptman 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 W. Hauptman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 992 Original Medicare patients and 202,836 services for Howard W. Hauptman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Howard W. Hauptman's NPI number?
1861461220. 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 W. Hauptman, 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 patients992
Services billed to Medicare202,836
Different services or procedures69
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)40,800 services
  2. Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)32,800 services
  3. Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)21,470 services
  4. Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)18,600 services
  5. Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)15,900 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Osteoporosis37%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Anxiety29%

Hospitals where Howard W. Hauptman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard W. Hauptman 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 W. Hauptman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Howard W. Hauptman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP678 clinicians in the group
  • Rheumatology Associates of Baltimore LLC7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Forest Hill

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest Hill, MD — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861461220
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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