Joseph Alpert, MD
NPI 1265404446 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Alpert, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1265404446).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265404446
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21092 (AZ)
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
20 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
325 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 112 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 65 | $94 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 60 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 44 | $126 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 22 | $168 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 66 | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 64 | 18 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 61 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 47 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 39 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 36 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$127 across 1 record (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
- 2006-02-02
- Last updated
- 2008-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Alpert's NPI number?
- Joseph Alpert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265404446, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Alpert's specialty?
- Joseph Alpert is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Alpert located?
- Joseph Alpert's practice location on file with NPPES is 1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724-0001.
- What is Joseph Alpert's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Alpert is (520) 874-3500.
- Does Joseph Alpert accept Medicare?
- Joseph Alpert is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Alpert's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Alpert's NPI (1265404446) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.