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DR. ALEXA RUTHVEN GALE MD
NPI 1487897195
Emergency Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Washington, DC

Active since April 10, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.07/100
CMS Quality Rating
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037(202) 741-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2025, Mar 4, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Alexa Ruthven Gale Md NPPES

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

DR. ALEXA RUTHVEN GALE MD (NPI 1487897195) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Washington, District Of Columbia, licensed in Louisiana (348694) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487897195
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207PH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXA RUTHVEN GALECredential: MD
Location Address2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NWWashington, DC 20037-3201
Mailing Address2150 Pennsylvania Ave NwWashington, DC 20037-3201 · (202) 741-3000
Phone(202) 741-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1487897195 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207PH0002X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 348694
Definition
An emergency medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License D75873 (MD), 010253684 (VA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, Washington, DC 20037
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexa Ruthven Gale 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 ID5294975900
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250722004570
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

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

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490122
Location2501 Parkers LaneAlexandria, VA 22306 · Fairfax County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20037 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.07/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.96
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

LEI DU LYNN M.D.
Internal Medicine
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, SUITE 5-416
WASHINGTON, DC 20037
District of Columbia (202) 741-2574
NIRAJ RAJU GOWDA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20037
District of Columbia (202) 741-3000
DR. ELLEN CURTIN MURPHY MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20037
District of Columbia (202) 741-2500
DR. CHRISTOPHER DAVID BADGER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20037
District of Columbia (202) 741-3000
DR. MONICA MARIA MANRIQUE CASTRILLON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20037
District of Columbia (202) 741-3000
DR. STEVEN JOSEPH RALSTON MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20037
District of Columbia (202) 741-2500
ROBERT STEVEN SIEGEL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20037
District of Columbia (202) 741-3333
JAMES DAVID KATZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20037
District of Columbia (202) 741-2222

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 Alexa Gale's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexa Gale is 1487897195. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2009.

Where is Alexa Gale located?

Alexa Gale practices at 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037. The listed phone number is (202) 741-3000.

What is Alexa Gale's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207PH0002X.

Is Alexa Gale enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexa Gale 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 Alexa Gale accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Alexa Gale 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 Alexa Gale affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexa Gale is affiliated with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexa Gale was last updated on September 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.