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DR. ARVIN HERBERT ALEXANDER MD
NPI 1316971971
Orthopaedic Surgery in Ketchum, ID

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
660 2ND AVE S, UNIT A, KETCHUM, ID 83340(102) 087-2700(208) 727-0001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 28, 2026, Feb 16, 2023, Apr 29, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Arvin Herbert Alexander Md NPPES

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

DR. ARVIN HERBERT ALEXANDER MD (NPI 1316971971) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Ketchum, Idaho, licensed in Idaho (M-7491) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Wood River Medical Center, and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316971971
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ARVIN HERBERT ALEXANDERCredential: MD
Location Address660 2ND AVE S, UNIT AKetchum, ID 83340
Mailing AddressPo Box 6997Ketchum, ID 83340-6997 · (208) 727-0005 · Fax (208) 727-0001
Phone(102) 087-2700
Fax(208) 727-0001
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1316971971 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in ID · M-7491
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X · License M-7491 (ID)
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic TraumaTaxonomy 207XX0801X · License M-7491 (ID)
660 2ND AVE S, UNIT A, Ketchum, ID 83340
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. A. Herbert Alexander Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Arvin Herbert Alexander Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6800864901
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100920000731
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Luke's Wood River Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Ketchum, ID
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number131323
Location100 Hospital DriveKetchum, ID 83340 · Blaine County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 83340 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
$81.13 typical visit price
range $52.44 – $160.17
Typical copayment $20.28 (range $13.11 – $40.04)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$65.77 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $130.93
Typical copayment $16.44 (range $4.17 – $32.73)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Arvin Alexander's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arvin Alexander is 1316971971. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. A. Herbert Alexander MD.

Where is Arvin Alexander located?

Arvin Alexander practices at 660 2nd Ave S, Unit A, Ketchum, ID 83340. The listed phone number is (102) 087-2700.

What is Arvin Alexander's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Arvin Alexander enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arvin Alexander is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Arvin Alexander accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans list Arvin Alexander as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Arvin Alexander affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Arvin Alexander is affiliated with St Luke's Wood River Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arvin Alexander was last updated on February 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.