Alexander Pappas, MD
NPI 1033596143 · Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Venice, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexander Pappas, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Venice, CA (NPI 1033596143).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033596143
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D0086197 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 158 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 96 | 18 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 96 | 19 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 57 | — |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy | 46 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 45 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$205 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-28
- Last updated
- 2021-03-03
- Certified
- 2021-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexander Pappas's NPI number?
- Alexander Pappas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033596143, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexander Pappas's specialty?
- Alexander Pappas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alexander Pappas located?
- Alexander Pappas's practice location on file with NPPES is 604 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291-2767.
- What is Alexander Pappas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Pappas is (310) 392-8636.
- Does Alexander Pappas accept Medicare?
- Alexander Pappas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexander Pappas's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexander Pappas's NPI (1033596143) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.