Adam Alter, MD
NPI 1437478138 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · South Portland, ME
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Adam Alter, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in South Portland, ME (NPI 1437478138).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437478138
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
219 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 116 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 54 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $124 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 12 | $197 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$197 (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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 175 | 75 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 136 | 55 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 136 | 35 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 127 | 37 |
| Azithromycin | 80 | 36 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 57 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 5050 Ne Hoyt StSte 540Portland, OR 97213-2985Phone: (503) 215-6600
- 5050 Ne Hoyt StSte 540Portland, OR 97213-2985Phone: (503) 215-6600
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-20
- Last updated
- 2019-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Adam Alter's NPI number?
- Adam Alter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437478138, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Adam Alter's specialty?
- Adam Alter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Adam Alter located?
- Adam Alter's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Foden Rd Ste 103, South Portland, ME 04106.
- What is Adam Alter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Adam Alter is (207) 828-1122.
- Does Adam Alter accept Medicare?
- Adam Alter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Adam Alter's NPI active?
- Yes — Adam Alter's NPI (1437478138) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.