Alan Ertel, MD
NPI 1487649281 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Arlington, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alan Ertel, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Arlington, MA (NPI 1487649281).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487649281
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 46628 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 40 Holland StSomerville, MA 02144-2705Phone: (617) 654-7111Fax: (617) 629-6248
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-18
- Last updated
- 2021-02-10
- Certified
- 2021-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alan Ertel's NPI number?
- Alan Ertel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487649281, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alan Ertel's specialty?
- Alan Ertel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alan Ertel located?
- Alan Ertel's practice location on file with NPPES is 22 Mill St, Arlington, MA 02476-4784.
- What is Alan Ertel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alan Ertel is (781) 646-7730.
- Does Alan Ertel accept Medicare?
- Alan Ertel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alan Ertel's NPI active?
- Yes — Alan Ertel's NPI (1487649281) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.