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DR. BRIAN ALEXANDER M.D.
NPI 1487808762
Anesthesiology in Philadelphia, PA

Active since November 12, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5501 OLD YORK RD, TOWER 3, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141(215) 456-6850 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Brian Alexander M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN ALEXANDER M.D. (NPI 1487808762) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD444840) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Albert Einstein Medical Center, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487808762
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN ALEXANDERCredential: M.D.
Location Address5501 OLD YORK RD, TOWER 3Philadelphia, PA 19141-3091
Mailing AddressPo Box 8500-8735Philadelphia, PA 19178-8735 · (215) 456-7000 · Fax (215) 254-2599
Phone(215) 456-6850
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateNovember 12, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 2013
✔ NPI 1487808762 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD444840
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
5501 OLD YORK RD, Philadelphia, PA 19141
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Brian Alexander 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 ID8820259591
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120406000040
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Alexander reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Einstein Practice Plan Inc
Same address
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
5501 OLD YORK RD
Phila, PA 19141
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,205 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114970407 (215) 456-6157
Tower Health Medical Group
4.7 mi
Transplant Surgery
8835 GERMANTOWN AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,473 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306476924 (484) 628-7700

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 4

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
15 services15 patients
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 00560
Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedures involves using medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). It helps ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390142
Location5501 Old York RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19141 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Einstein Medical Center Montgomery

Acute Care Hospitals · East Norriton, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390329
Location559 West Germantown PikeEast Norriton, PA 19403 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

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.

KENNETH KLECKNER MD
Emergency Medicine
5501 OLD YORK RD, EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER - PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-6679
MS. AMMAN HASSAN MD
Pediatrics
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-3810
TAYLOR NICOLE THOMPSON PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5501 OLD YORK RD, KORMAN BUILDING SUITE 202
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 254-2630
STEPHEN RYAN CHEN
Orthopaedic Surgery
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890
DR. DHRUV SHARMA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890
TIMOTHY DANIEL GARDNER DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890
DR. JONATHAN THOMAS LUCIANI DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890
ASHIKA KAPOOR MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-8103

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 Brian Alexander's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Alexander is 1487808762. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 12, 2008.

Where is Brian Alexander located?

Brian Alexander practices at 5501 Old York Rd Tower 3, Philadelphia, PA 19141. The listed phone number is (215) 456-6850.

What is Brian Alexander's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Brian Alexander enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Brian Alexander's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Alexander reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Einstein Practice Plan Inc (Phila, PA) and Tower Health Medical Group (Philadelphia, PA). Each 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 Brian Alexander's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Brian Alexander affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brian Alexander is affiliated with Albert Einstein Medical Center and Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Alexander was last updated on May 7, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.