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DR. ARNOLD B. ALPER JR. M.D.
NPI 1477509107
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in New Orleans, LA

Active since May 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1415 TULANE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 988-5838(504) 988-7691 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Arnold B. Alper Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ARNOLD B. ALPER JR. M.D. (NPI 1477509107) is an individual nephrology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.022529) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477509107
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. ARNOLD B. ALPER JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address1415 TULANE AVENew Orleans, LA 70112-2600
Mailing Address1430 Tulane Ave, Sl-45New Orleans, LA 70112-2632 · (504) 988-5346 · Fax (504) 988-1909
Phone(504) 988-5838
Fax(504) 988-7691
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 2017
✔ NPI 1477509107 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.022529
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X
1415 TULANE AVE, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN4A448LA
Medicaid1498424LA
Medicare UPINH42615

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Arnold B. Alper Jr. 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 ID4981616802
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060614000297
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Arnold Alper reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund
Same address
Specialist
1415 TULANE AVE
New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1245434224 (Louisiana)
  • 851 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528014164 (504) 988-2300

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
145 services109 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
104 services36 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
39 services36 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
30 services18 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
24 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

West Jefferson Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marrero, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190039
Location1101 Medical Center BlvdMarrero, LA 70072 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Slidell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Slidell, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190040
Location1001 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 · 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

Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190202
Location17000 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 13

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Azathioprine, oral, 50 mg J7500
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
6 suppliers115 claims6,330 services$4.79 avg. paid by Medicare
Cyclosporine, oral, 100 mg J7502
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier13 claims780 services$1.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, extended release, (envarsus xr), oral, 0.25 mg J7503
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH002N
2 suppliers330 claims198,840 services$1.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
13 suppliers1,428 claims353,895 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, extended release, (astagraf xl), oral, 0.1 mg J7508
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers25 claims26,100 services$0.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
6 suppliers912 claims267,470 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. JAMES ROBINSON MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-2300
DR. CARLOS GALVANI M.D.
Surgery
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-6855
UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, L.C.
Rehabilitation Unit
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 588-5263
DR. RAOUL PEDRO RODRIGUEZ MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-2177
MS. RACHAEL GIOVANNA BORENSTEIN RN
Registered Nurse
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-5800
KIMBERLY BIENVENU SMITH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-6958
EDITH MARIE GABOR N.P.
Family Medicine
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-3000
UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, L.C.
General Acute Care Hospital
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 588-5263

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 Arnold Alper's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arnold Alper is 1477509107. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2006.

Where is Arnold Alper located?

Arnold Alper practices at 1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 988-5838.

What is Arnold Alper's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Arnold Alper enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arnold Alper 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Arnold Alper's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Arnold Alper reassigns Medicare benefits to Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund (New Orleans, LA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Arnold Alper's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Arnold Alper accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Arnold Alper 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 Arnold Alper affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Arnold Alper is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, West Jefferson Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arnold Alper was last updated on April 5, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years 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.