DR. ALTER G PEERLESS MD
NPI 1780674986
Otolaryngology in Cincinnati, OH
About Dr. Alter G Peerless Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. ALTER G PEERLESS MD (NPI 1780674986) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35041973) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (1973).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Alter G Peerless 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
5Medicare enrollment records show Alter Peerless reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Blue Ash, OH 45242
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
- 481 clinicians in this Medicare group
Lima, OH 45801
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
- 439 clinicians in this Medicare group
Big Clifty, KY 42712
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
- 643 clinicians in this Medicare group
Duluth, MN 55807
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- 1,460 clinicians in this Medicare group
Augusta, ME 04330
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
- 978 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10
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 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Owensboro, KYMaine General Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, MEEssentia Health Duluth
Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MNSt Marys Hospital Superior
Critical Access Hospitals · Superior, WIPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45236 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
CINCINNATI, OH 45236
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 Alter Peerless's NPI number?
The NPI number for Alter Peerless is 1780674986. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2005.
Where is Alter Peerless located?
Alter Peerless practices at 4760 E Galbraith Rd Ste 108, Cincinnati, OH 45236. The listed phone number is (513) 936-0500.
What is Alter Peerless's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.
Is Alter Peerless enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Alter Peerless 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Alter Peerless's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alter Peerless reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Mercy Health Physicians Cincinnati Specialty Care LLC (Blue Ash, OH), Mercy Health Physicians Lima Specialty Care LLC (Lima, OH), Owensboro Health Medical Group, Inc. (Big Clifty, KY), The Duluth Clinic Ltd (Duluth, MN) and Mainegeneral Medical Center (Augusta, ME). 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 Alter Peerless's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Alter Peerless accept?
Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and CareSource list Alter Peerless 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.
Is Alter Peerless affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Alter Peerless is affiliated with Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, Maine General Medical Center, Essentia Health Duluth and St Marys Hospital Superior.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Alter Peerless was last updated on February 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.
# Dr. Alter G Peerless, MD · NPI 1780674986
Otolaryngology physician in Cincinnati, Ohio. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 27, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1780674986 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** October 27, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Otolaryngology · taxonomy 207Y00000X
- **State license:** 35041973 (Ohio)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 4760 E GALBRAITH RD STE 108, Cincinnati, OH 45236-6704
- **Phone:** (513) 936-0500 · **Fax:** (513) 936-0600
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 5 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Mercy Health Physicians Cincinnati Specialty Care LLC (NPI 1154942795, Blue Ash, OH); Mercy Health Physicians Lima Specialty Care LLC (NPI 1518589803, Lima, OH); Owensboro Health Medical Group, Inc. (NPI 1093311318, Big Clifty, KY); The Duluth Clinic Ltd (NPI 1730028770, Duluth, MN); Mainegeneral Medical Center (NPI 1083949184, Augusta, ME) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine, class of 1973
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 11, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 0369202 (OH)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1780674986) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.