Alexander Gelou, M.D.
NPI 1316200603 · Family Medicine Physician · Bellingham, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexander Gelou, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Bellingham, WA (NPI 1316200603).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316200603
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60717415 (WA)
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
14 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
494 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 175 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 125 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 110 | $177 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 84 | $214 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$214 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 100 | 15 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 79 | — |
| Semaglutidebrand: Wegovy | 61 | 14 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 41 | 18 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 19 | — |
| Teriparatide | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$308 across 14 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
- 2012-06-21
- Last updated
- 2022-07-11
- Certified
- 2022-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexander Gelou's NPI number?
- Alexander Gelou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316200603, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexander Gelou's specialty?
- Alexander Gelou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alexander Gelou located?
- Alexander Gelou's practice location on file with NPPES is 2101 Cornwall Ave Ste 101, Bellingham, WA 98225-3676.
- What is Alexander Gelou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Gelou is (360) 288-4343.
- Does Alexander Gelou accept Medicare?
- Alexander Gelou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexander Gelou's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexander Gelou's NPI (1316200603) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.