Russell Alterman, D.O.
NPI 1487609939 · Internal Medicine Physician · Newport Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russell Alterman, D.O. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1487609939).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487609939
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20A6838 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
282 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 82 | $179 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 54 | $138 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 40 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 36 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 27 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 26 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 80 | 74 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 37 | 35 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 33 | 32 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 | 28 |
| Prednisone | 21 | 19 |
| Ibuprofen | 20 | 20 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 20 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-23
- Last updated
- 2015-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russell Alterman's NPI number?
- Russell Alterman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487609939, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russell Alterman's specialty?
- Russell Alterman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Russell Alterman located?
- Russell Alterman's practice location on file with NPPES is 20311 Sw Acacia St, Newport Beach, CA 92660-1733.
- What is Russell Alterman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russell Alterman is (949) 250-4244.
- Does Russell Alterman accept Medicare?
- Russell Alterman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russell Alterman's NPI active?
- Yes — Russell Alterman's NPI (1487609939) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.