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DR. DOUGLAS JOSEPH ALTERMAN DMD
NPI 1871501031
Dentist in Charleston, SC

Active since August 04, 2006PECOS Enrolled
86 RUTLEDGE AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29401(843) 577-5210(843) 722-8107 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Douglas Joseph Alterman Dmd NPPES

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

DR. DOUGLAS JOSEPH ALTERMAN DMD (NPI 1871501031) is an individual dentist in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (2693) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871501031
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy122300000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DOUGLAS JOSEPH ALTERMANCredential: DMD
Location Address86 RUTLEDGE AVECharleston, SC 29401
Mailing Address86 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29401 · (843) 577-5210 · Fax (843) 722-8107
Phone(843) 577-5210
Fax(843) 722-8107
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1871501031 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers
Taxonomy Code122300000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 2693
Definition
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
86 RUTLEDGE AVE, Charleston, SC 29401
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and more.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Douglas Joseph Alterman Dmd 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29401 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DOUGLAS J. ALTERMAN, D.M.D., P.A.
Dentist (General Practice)
86 RUTLEDGE AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Charleston County (843) 577-5210

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 Douglas Alterman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Alterman is 1871501031. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2006.

Where is Douglas Alterman located?

Douglas Alterman practices at 86 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29401. The listed phone number is (843) 577-5210.

What is Douglas Alterman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Is Douglas Alterman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas Alterman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Douglas Alterman accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Douglas Alterman 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 Douglas Alterman was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.