John Altman, MD
NPI 1053480327 · Psychiatry Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Altman, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1053480327).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053480327
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G44371 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
818 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 230 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 206 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 154 | $131 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 132 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 62 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 175 | 23 |
| Aripiprazole | 100 | 14 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 86 | 17 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 74 | 14 |
| Clonazepam | 61 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 55 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$204 across 3 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
- 2006-11-08
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Altman's NPI number?
- John Altman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053480327, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Altman's specialty?
- John Altman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Altman located?
- John Altman's practice location on file with NPPES is 10850 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024-4327.
- What is John Altman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Altman is (310) 470-6588.
- Does John Altman accept Medicare?
- John Altman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Altman's NPI active?
- Yes — John Altman's NPI (1053480327) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.