PETER J. ALTSHULER M.D.
NPI 1548623622
Transplant Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Peter Altshuler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peter Altshuler is 1548623622. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2016.

Q: What is Peter Altshuler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peter Altshuler was last updated on August 14, 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.

Active since April 05, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 567-5777(210) 358-0408 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2025, Jun 24, 2025, May 8, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Peter J. Altshuler M.d. NPPES

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

PETER J. ALTSHULER M.D. (NPI 1548623622) is an individual transplant surgery provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (V7805) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548623622

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy204F00000X

Provider Legal NamePETER J. ALTSHULERCredential: M.D.

Location Address4502 MEDICAL DRSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402

Mailing Address4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · (210) 567-5777 · Fax (210) 358-0408

Phone(210) 567-5777

Fax(210) 358-0408

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateApril 5, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2025

✔ NPI 1548623622 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code204F00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · V7805

Definition

A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License V7805 (TX)

4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

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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 Texas, Molina Healthcare.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

Peter J. Altshuler 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 ID9234438672

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230809003857, I20250513002173

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.

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.

Transplantation of donor kidney 50360

Transplantation of a donor kidney involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for those with serious kidney disease. The new kidney can perform the essential task of filtering blood and removing waste.

24 services24 patients

Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation 50323

Preparation of a kidney for transplantation involves careful evaluation of the donor organ. It includes checking for diseases, ensuring compatibility, and preserving the organ in a cold solution until transplantation. This process ensures the best outcome for the recipient.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450213

Location4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

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