DR. DAVID N ALTER MD
NPI 1679569404
Pathology - Chemical Pathology in Grand Rapids, MI
About Dr. David N Alter Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. DAVID N ALTER MD (NPI 1679569404) is an individual chemical pathology provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Georgia (81251) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Grandville.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 2
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. David N Alter 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Emory University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GAEmory Decatur Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Decatur, GAEmory University Hospital Midtown
Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GASaint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc
Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GAEmory Johns Creek Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Johns Creek, GAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49503 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
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 David Alter's NPI number?
The NPI number for David Alter is 1679569404. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2005.
Where is David Alter located?
David Alter practices at 35 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The listed phone number is (616) 267-2660.
What is David Alter's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Chemical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0104X.
Is David Alter enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. David Alter 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.
Is David Alter affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, David Alter is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for David Alter was last updated on August 16, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.
# Dr. David N Alter, MD · NPI 1679569404
Chemical Pathology physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since September 27, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1679569404 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** September 27, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Pathology - Chemical Pathology · taxonomy 207ZP0104X
- **State license:** 81251 (Georgia)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 35 MICHIGAN ST NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2514
- **Phone:** (616) 267-2660
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** New York Medical College, class of 1993
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 16, 2019
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 4485330 (MI); Medicaid 4485349 (MI)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1679569404) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.