DR. JOSHUA PETER ALPERS M.D.
NPI 1801926100
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Q: What is Joshua Alpers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Alpers is 1801926100. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 6, 2007.

Q: What is Joshua Alpers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neuromuscular Medicine, with taxonomy code 2084N0008X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Alpers was last updated on July 25, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.

Active since March 06, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

96.19/100

CMS Quality Rating

979 E 3RD ST STE C830, UT ERLANGER NEUROLOGY, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-9001(423) 778-4692 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Joshua Peter Alpers M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSHUA PETER ALPERS M.D. (NPI 1801926100) is an individual neuromuscular medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (51143) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801926100

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0008X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSHUA PETER ALPERSCredential: M.D.

Location Address979 E 3RD ST STE C830, UT ERLANGER NEUROLOGYChattanooga, TN 37403-3325

Mailing Address979 E 3rd St Ste C830, Ut Erlanger NeurologyChattanooga, TN 37403-3325 · (423) 778-9001 · Fax (423) 778-4692

Phone(423) 778-9001

Fax(423) 778-4692

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateMarch 6, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 2014

✔ NPI 1801926100 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neuromuscular MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0008X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 51143

Definition

A neurologist or child neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of disorders of nerve, muscle or neuromuscular junction, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis) and neuromuscular transmission disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome).

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License 51143 (TN)

979 E 3RD ST STE C830, Chattanooga, TN 37403

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and more.Insurance ›

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. Joshua Peter Alpers 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 ID6204063043

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140804000763

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886

This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.

74 services71 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

70 services38 patients

Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study 95885

This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves placing tiny needles into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. It's a limited study, meaning only specific muscles are tested. This helps identify any muscle or nerve dysfunction.

61 services52 patients

Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies 95909

Nerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps identify any nerve damage or dysfunction. For 5-6 studies, this means multiple nerves will be tested. Small electrodes are placed on your skin to send and receive signals, causing minimal discomfort.

59 services59 patients

Nerve conduction, 3-4 studies 95908

Nerve conduction studies are tests that measure how well your nerves are working. In a 3-4 studies procedure, electrical signals are sent through 3-4 nerves. The speed and strength of the signal's travel is recorded to detect any nerve damage or dysfunction.

25 services25 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

24 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number440104

Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

96.19/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

85.2

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 10

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

3 suppliers14 claims55 services$19.49 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

2 suppliers11 claims201 services$3.44 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; gravity fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4036

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier11 claims328 services$5.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4150

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

2 suppliers15 claims6,524 services$0.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

3 suppliers60 claims60 services$778.52 avg. paid by Medicare

Cough stimulating device, alternating positive and negative airway pressure E0482

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers47 claims47 services$268.66 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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