DR. WILLIAM W ALDEN M.D.
NPI 1427036656
Internal Medicine in Metairie, LA

Active since January 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3941 HOUMA BLVD STE 1B, METAIRIE, LA 70006(504) 320-2005(800) 816-5191 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. William W Alden M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM W ALDEN M.D. (NPI 1427036656) is an individual internal medicine provider in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (024150) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Tammany Parish Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427036656
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM W ALDENCredential: M.D.
Location Address3941 HOUMA BLVD STE 1BMetairie, LA 70006-2920
Mailing Address3941 Houma Blvd Ste 1bMetairie, LA 70006-2920 · (504) 320-2005 · Fax (800) 816-5191
Fax(800) 816-5191
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJanuary 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 2, 2025
NPI 1427036656 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses Licensed in LA · 024150 Licensed in LA · MD.024150
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedNeuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports MedicineTaxonomy 204C00000X · License L024150 (LA)
Also ListedPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 2081S0010X · License L024150 (LA)
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Occupational MedicineTaxonomy 2083X0100X · License L024150 (LA)
3941 HOUMA BLVD STE 1B, Metairie, LA 70006

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. William W Alden M.d. 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 ID8729092283
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200212002451
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 2

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

St Tammany Parish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Covington, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190045
Location1202 S Tyler StreetCovington, LA 70433 · St. Tammany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190176
Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70006 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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 2

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

Clinic/Center
3941 HOUMA BLVD STE 1B
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Internal Medicine
3941 HOUMA BLVD STE 1B
METAIRIE, LA 70006

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 William Alden's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Alden is 1427036656. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 6, 2006.

Where is William Alden located?

William Alden practices at 3941 Houma Blvd Ste 1B, Metairie, LA 70006. The listed phone number is (504) 320-2005.

What is William Alden's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is William Alden enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Alden 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 William Alden accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan list William Alden 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 William Alden affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Alden is affiliated with St Tammany Parish Hospital and East Jefferson General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Alden was last updated on September 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.