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RICHARD ALTWERGER DPM, PC
NPI 1689687337
Podiatrist in Albany, NY

Active since August 14, 2006
500 NORTHERN BLVD, ALBANY, NY 12204(518) 272-8637(518) 274-2879 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Richard Altwerger Dpm, Pc NPPES

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

RICHARD ALTWERGER DPM, PC (NPI 1689687337), doing business as Schodack Podiatry, Pondview Podiatry, is a healthcare organization registered as a podiatrist in Albany, New York and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Richard Alan Alwerger, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689687337
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy213E00000X
Legal Business NameRICHARD ALTWERGER DPM, PC
Location Address500 NORTHERN BLVDAlbany, NY 12204
Mailing Address21 Glynn DriveCohoes, NY 12047 · (518) 272-8637 · Fax (518) 274-2879
Phone(518) 272-8637
Fax(518) 274-2879
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRichard Alan AlwergerOwner · (518) 272-8637
Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1689687337 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213E00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · N003170✔ Licensed in NY · N003170-1
Definition
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
500 NORTHERN BLVD, Albany, NY 12204
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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameSchodack Podiatry, Pondview Podiatry

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Richard Altwerger Dpm, Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Richard Altwerger DPM, PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Richard Altwerger, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1407837990
1528 COLUMBIA TPKE SUITE102
Castleton, NY 12033
(518) 479-3338
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.2 mi
Timothy Fauler, D.P.M.
Podiatry
NPI 1245212299
3 MAIN ST
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-0286
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare26 mi
Scott Altman
Podiatry
NPI 1558400077
252 E 61ST ST
New York, NY 10065
(212) 838-6737
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare132 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Richard Altwerger Dpm, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Altwerger Dpm, PC is 1689687337. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Schodack Podiatry, Pondview Podiatry.

Where is Richard Altwerger Dpm, PC located?

Richard Altwerger Dpm, PC is located at 500 Northern Blvd, Albany, NY 12204. The listed phone number is (518) 272-8637.

What is Richard Altwerger Dpm, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

Is Richard Altwerger Dpm, PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Altwerger Dpm, PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Richard Altwerger Dpm, PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Podiatry, reassign their Medicare billing to Richard Altwerger Dpm, PC. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Altwerger Dpm, PC was last updated on April 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.