James D Alpers, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Newton, MA

James D Alpers, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Newton, Massachusetts. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Commonwealth Anesthesia Associates, Inc and his current practice location is 2014 Washington St, Dept Of Anesthesia, Newton, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 243-6298.

James D Alpers is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 157450) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1518998434.

Contact Information

James D Alpers, MD
2014 Washington St, Dept Of Anesthesia,
Newton, MA 02462
(617) 243-6298
(617) 243-6184

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames D Alpers
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience34 Years
Location2014 Washington St, Newton, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • James D Alpers attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518998434
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/25/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678759222
  • Enrollment ID: I20110516000341

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James D Alpers such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518998434NPI-NPPES
3187756MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 157450 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Newton-wellesley HospitalNewton, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Commonwealth Anesthesia Associates, Inc973915114367

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. James D Alpers allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommonwealth Anesthesia Associates, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184645194
PECOS PAC ID: 9739151143
Enrollment ID: O20040806000889

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. James D Alpers is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James D Alpers, MD
2014 Washington St, C/o Par Mgmt,
Newton, MA 02462-1607

Ph: (781) 449-6150
James D Alpers, MD
2014 Washington St, Dept Of Anesthesia,
Newton, MA 02462

Ph: (617) 243-6298

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