ALEXANDER RICHARD VACCARO M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1932148798
Orthopaedic Surgery in Philadelphia, PA

Q: What is Alexander Vaccaro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Vaccaro is 1932148798. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2006.

Q: What is Alexander Vaccaro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Q: Is Alexander Vaccaro enrolled in Medicare?

No. Alexander Vaccaro has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Vaccaro was last updated on June 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.

Active since June 06, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028

833 CHESTNUT ST STE 1220, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107(800) 321-9999(267) 479-1321 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 27, 2025, Jul 9, 2024, Mar 1, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Alexander Richard Vaccaro M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

ALEXANDER RICHARD VACCARO M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1932148798) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD042291E) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer, is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932148798

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameALEXANDER RICHARD VACCAROCredential: M.D., PH.D.

Location Address833 CHESTNUT ST STE 1220Philadelphia, PA 19107-4413

Mailing Address833 Chestnut St Ste 520Philadelphia, PA 19107-4430 · (800) 321-9999 · Fax (267) 479-1321

Phone(800) 321-9999

Fax(267) 479-1321

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 1987

Enumeration DateJune 6, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 27, 2025

✔ NPI 1932148798 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD042291E

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineTaxonomy 207XS0117X · License C1-0006845 (DE), 25MA06332600 (NJ), MD-13007 (HI), G73115 (CA), ME152589 (FL), MD042291E (PA), 290677-1 (NY)

833 CHESTNUT ST STE 1220, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Other Identifiers 5

Other2378258NJ · Aetna

Other0466660PA · Aetna

Other0656057000PA · Ibc

Other0363251000NJ · Ibc

Other4181347Cigna

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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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Opted out of Medicare

Alexander Richard Vaccaro M.d., Ph.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2014

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390174

Location111 South 11th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107 · Philadelphia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bensalem, PA

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number390322

Location3300 Tillman DriveBensalem, PA 19020 · Bucks County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19107 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

$92.69 typical visit price

range $59.88 – $180.99

Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$74.47 typical visit price

range $19.30 – $147.29

Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, with rigid anterior and posterior frame/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, lateral strength provided by rigid lateral frame/panel(s), produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L0650

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF007N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$544.54 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 20

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

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