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

Active since April 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled
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: October 18, 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 maintains a secondary practice location in Santa Maria.

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
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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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11400 E Church StSanta Maria, CA 93454-5906 · Phone (805) 739-3358 · Fax (805) 739-3060

Other Identifiers 3

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Edward C Alderete M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Edward Alderete reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northwest Hbp Medical Services LLC
Same address
Emergency Medicine
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85741
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 664 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407353006 (520) 229-2657
Tucson Physician Group Holdings, LLC
6.5 mi
Interventional Cardiology
395 N SILVERBELL RD STE 355
Tucson, AZ 85745
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 293 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356726939 (520) 622-5912
Unm Medical Group Inc
317 mi
Multi-Specialty
2211 LOMAS NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 2,105 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831218627 (505) 272-3303

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

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 enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Edward Alderete's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Edward Alderete reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Northwest Hbp Medical Services LLC (Tucson, AZ), Tucson Physician Group Holdings, LLC (Tucson, AZ) and Unm Medical Group Inc (Albuquerque, NM). Each 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 Edward Alderete's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Edward Alderete accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Edward Alderete as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

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 14 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.