DR. ALEXANDER BLAINE SHUSTER M.D.
NPI 1134562671
Emergency Medicine in Takoma Park, MD

Active since April 15, 2013PECOS Enrolled
7600 CARROLL AVE, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912(301) 891-7600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Alexander Blaine Shuster M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ALEXANDER BLAINE SHUSTER M.D. (NPI 1134562671) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Takoma Park, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D81466) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134562671
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER BLAINE SHUSTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address7600 CARROLL AVE, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINETakoma Park, MD 20912-6367
Mailing Address20010 Century Blvd, Suite 200Germantown, MD 20874-1115
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2016
NPI 1134562671 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MD · D81466
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

7600 CARROLL AVE, Takoma Park, MD 20912

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Alexander Blaine Shuster M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
281 services266 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
140 services138 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
50 services48 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20912 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Occupational Therapist
7600 CARROLL AVE
TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
7600 CARROLL AVE
TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
Anesthesiology
7600 CARROLL AVE
TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
Physical Therapist
7600 CARROLL AVE
TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
7600 CARROLL AVE
TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
Physical Therapist
7600 CARROLL AVE, UNIT 5200
TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
Speech-Language Pathologist
7600 CARROLL AVE
TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
Internal Medicine
7600 CARROLL AVE
TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alexander Shuster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Shuster is 1134562671. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2013.

Where is Alexander Shuster located?

Alexander Shuster practices at 7600 Carroll Ave Department Of Emergency Medicine, Takoma Park, MD 20912. The listed phone number is (301) 891-7600.

What is Alexander Shuster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Alexander Shuster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Shuster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Shuster was last updated on July 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.