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DR. EDWARD C ALDERETE M.D.
NPI 1720040504
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Tucson, AZ

Active since April 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD, TUCSON, AZ 85741(520) 742-9000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Edward C Alderete M.d. NPPES

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

DR. EDWARD C ALDERETE M.D. (NPI 1720040504) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in New Mexico (MD2020-0382) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Stanford University School Of Medicine (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720040504
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD C ALDERETECredential: M.D.
Location Address6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVDTucson, AZ 85741-3529
Mailing Address1400 E Church StSanta Maria, CA 93454-5906 · (805) 739-3358 · Fax (805) 739-3060
Phone(520) 742-9000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSStanford University School Of MedicineGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1720040504 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · MD2020-0382✔ Licensed in AZ · 66241
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85741
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid00G3055140CA
OtherBT488CA · Palmetto Gba: Part B Ptan
OtherG30551CA · Medical License

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. Edward C Alderete 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 ID8820148190
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250807002206
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.

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.

ELLEN MARIE KULESA CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
Pima County (520) 742-9000
ALEXIS JIMENEZ DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
Pima County (520) 742-9000
EMMANUEL ASLAN GALLEGOS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
Pima County (520) 742-9000
DR. DAVID M SCHWARTZ DO
Internal Medicine
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
Pima County (520) 469-8011
PAMELA D LOWE APRN, ACNPC-AG
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
Pima County (520) 742-9000
ERIC STANLEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
Pima County (520) 742-9000
CAMERON TAYLOR FRICKE BSN RN
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
Pima County (520) 742-9000
JULIE TAMAYO DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
Pima County (520) 742-9000

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 Edward Alderete's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Alderete is 1720040504. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2006.

Where is Edward Alderete located?

Edward Alderete practices at 6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741. The listed phone number is (520) 742-9000.

What is Edward Alderete's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Edward Alderete enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Alderete 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Alderete was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.