Peter Alford, M.D.
NPI 1356333827 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Alford, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1356333827).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356333827
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26792 (NC)
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
141 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 55 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 21 | $156 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $82 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 17 | $13 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 17 | $8 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | 112 | 40 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 101 | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 83 | 25 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 48 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 40 | 16 |
| Omeprazole | 34 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$38 across 2 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
- 2005-08-19
- Last updated
- 2025-10-01
- Certified
- 2025-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Alford's NPI number?
- Peter Alford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356333827, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Alford's specialty?
- Peter Alford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Alford located?
- Peter Alford's practice location on file with NPPES is 2386 Springs Rd Ne, Hickory, NC 28601-3066.
- What is Peter Alford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Alford is (828) 732-5400.
- Does Peter Alford accept Medicare?
- Peter Alford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Alford's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Alford's NPI (1356333827) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.