DR. MICHAEL WAYNE ALTER D.C.
NPI 1477747889
Chiropractor in Decatur, IN
About Dr. Michael Wayne Alter D.c. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MICHAEL WAYNE ALTER D.C. (NPI 1477747889) is an individual chiropractor in Decatur, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (08001428A) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is a graduate of Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport (1992).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 2
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Michael Wayne Alter D.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Michael Alter reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Decatur, IN 46733
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
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 2
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Michael Alter's NPI number?
The NPI number for Michael Alter is 1477747889. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2007.
Where is Michael Alter located?
Michael Alter practices at 1741 Morningstar Blvd, Decatur, IN 46733. The listed phone number is (260) 724-8884.
What is Michael Alter's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.
Is Michael Alter enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Michael Alter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for Michael Alter's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Alter reassigns Medicare benefits to Alter Health Services LLC (Decatur, IN). 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 Michael Alter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Michael Alter was last updated on October 22, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.
# Dr. Michael Wayne Alter, D.C. · NPI 1477747889
Chiropractor provider in Decatur, Indiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 29, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1477747889 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 29, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Chiropractor · taxonomy 111N00000X
- **State license:** 08001428A (Indiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1741 MORNINGSTAR BLVD, Decatur, IN 46733-3810
- **Phone:** (260) 724-8884 · **Fax:** (260) 724-8883
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Bills Medicare through:** Alter Health Services LLC (NPI 1992932446, Decatur, IN), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport, class of 1992
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 22, 2012
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare PIN 230760B (IN); Medicaid 100081870A (IN)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1477747889) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.