Quick answers
- Does Howard D. Routman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard D. Routman 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 D. Routman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 415 Original Medicare patients and 6,765 services for Howard D. Routman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard D. Routman's NPI number?
- 1982703872. 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 D. Routman, 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 | 415 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,765 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)5,025 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)463 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)283 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)218 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)177 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%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Anxiety33%
- Diabetes29%
Hospitals where Howard D. Routman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard D. Routman 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.
- Bethesda Hospital EastBoynton Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100002
- HCA Florida JFK HospitalAtlantis, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100080
- Jupiter Medical CenterJupiter, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100253
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard D. Routman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 105 Ballenisle CirclePalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
- 4560 Lantana Rd, Suite 100Lake Worth, FL 33463 (561) 627‑8500
- 900 Village Square Xing, Suite 170Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (561) 627‑8500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard D. Routman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bit Physical Therapy146 clinicians in the group
- South Florida Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, PA71 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Palm Beach Gardens
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Beach Gardens, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bit Physical Therapy
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982703872 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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