GERALD ANTHONY ALSTON MD
NPI 1578650388
Family Medicine in Arcata, CA

Q: What is Gerald Alston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerald Alston is 1578650388. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2006.

Q: What is Gerald Alston's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerald Alston was last updated on December 21, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.

Active since October 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

785 18TH STREET, ARCATA, CA 95521(707) 822-2481(707) 822-3656 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Gerald Anthony Alston Md NPPES

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

GERALD ANTHONY ALSTON MD (NPI 1578650388) is an individual family medicine provider in Arcata, California, licensed in California (G84779) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578650388

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameGERALD ANTHONY ALSTONCredential: MD

Location Address785 18TH STREETArcata, CA 95521

Mailing Address670 Ninth Street, Suite 203Arcata, CA 95521 · (707) 826-8633 · Fax (707) 826-8638

Phone(707) 822-2481

Fax(707) 822-3656

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 2016

✔ NPI 1578650388 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · G84779

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.

Also ListedObstetrics & Gynecology · ObstetricsTaxonomy 207VX0000X · License G84779 (CA)

785 18TH STREET, Arcata, CA 95521

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINH24371CA

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

Gerald Anthony Alston 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 ID2163561432

PECOS Enrollment IDI20091125000446

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 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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

92 services69 patients

Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962

A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.

37 services16 patients

Urinalysis using microscope 81015

Urinalysis with a microscope is a test that helps detect issues in your body. A small sample of your urine is examined under a microscope. This allows the detection of substances not visible to the naked eye, aiding in diagnosing various health conditions.

21 services17 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing 93005

An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, painless test that records the heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your skin, it generates a tracing of your heart rhythm. It helps detect any heart problems by showing the timing and strength of electrical signals passing through each part of your heart.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95521 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

$90.32 typical visit price

range $58.87 – $176.60

Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$103.36 typical visit price

range $19.28 – $144.60

Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

8 suppliers16 claims33 services$3.63 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers15 claims16 services$97.85 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

3 suppliers19 claims19 services$183.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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