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DR. JOSEPH RILEY ALEF MD
NPI 1487340741
Family Medicine in New Albany, MS

Active since April 11, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 DOCTORS DR, NEW ALBANY, MS 38652(662) 534-5036(662) 534-9696 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2026, Apr 11, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Joseph Riley Alef Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH RILEY ALEF MD (NPI 1487340741) is an individual family medicine provider in New Albany, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (33842) and active in the NPI registry since April 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487340741
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH RILEY ALEFCredential: MD
Location Address400 DOCTORS DRNew Albany, MS 38652-3109
Mailing Address808 Varsity DrTupelo, MS 38801-4613 · (662) 377-2774 · Fax (662) 377-2057
Phone(662) 534-5036
Fax(662) 534-9696
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1487340741 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 33842
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
400 DOCTORS DR, New Albany, MS 38652
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare.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. Joseph Riley Alef 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 ID1951762210
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260825000797
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 Joseph Alef reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pontotoc Health Services, Inc.
Same address
Rural Health
400 DOCTORS DR
New Albany, MS 38652
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 103 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063813335 (662) 534-5036

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

North Mississippi Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tupelo, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250004
Location830 S Gloster StreetTupelo, MS 38801 · Lee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah

Critical Access Hospitals · Pontotoc, MS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number251308
Location176 South Main StreetPontotoc, MS 38863 · Pontotoc County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38652 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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 8

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

PONTOTOC HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
400 DOCTORS DR
NEW ALBANY, MS 38652
Union County (662) 534-5036
KARA RUSHING FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
400 DOCTORS DR
NEW ALBANY, MS 38652
Union County (662) 534-5036
LISA CLARK
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
400 DOCTORS DR
NEW ALBANY, MS 38652
Union County (662) 534-5036
NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CLINICS INC
Family Medicine
400 DOCTORS DR
NEW ALBANY, MS 38652
Union County (662) 534-5036
NEW ALBANY MEDICAL CLINIC
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
400 DOCTORS DR
NEW ALBANY, MS 38652
Union County (662) 534-5036
JENNIFER THOMPSON-DAVIS MD
Family Medicine
400 DOCTORS DR
NEW ALBANY, MS 38652
Union County (662) 534-5036
DR. CURTIS ROSS GLIDEWELL M.D.
Family Medicine
400 DOCTORS DR
NEW ALBANY, MS 38652
Union County (662) 534-5036
STEPHEN MILAN SHIRLEY MD
Family Medicine
400 DOCTORS DR
NEW ALBANY, MS 38652
Union County (662) 534-5036

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 Joseph Alef's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Alef is 1487340741. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2023.

Where is Joseph Alef located?

Joseph Alef practices at 400 Doctors Dr, New Albany, MS 38652. The listed phone number is (662) 534-5036.

What is Joseph Alef's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Joseph Alef enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Alef 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 Joseph Alef's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Alef reassigns Medicare benefits to Pontotoc Health Services, Inc. (New Albany, MS). 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 Joseph Alef's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Alef accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Molina Healthcare list Joseph Alef 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 Joseph Alef affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Alef is affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center and Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Alef was last updated on August 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.