Edward Alder, MD
NPI 1487749420 · Internal Medicine Physician · Plainfield, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Alder, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Plainfield, NJ (NPI 1487749420).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487749420
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MA63913 (NJ)
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
19 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
185 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 117 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 45 | $52 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 12 | $194 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 11 | $140 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$194 (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 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | 126 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 111 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 107 | 11 |
| Furosemide | 96 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 96 | 13 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 93 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 92 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2013-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Alder's NPI number?
- Edward Alder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487749420, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Alder's specialty?
- Edward Alder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Alder located?
- Edward Alder's practice location on file with NPPES is 1177 Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060.
- What is Edward Alder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Alder is (908) 222-0600.
- Does Edward Alder accept Medicare?
- Edward Alder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Alder's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Alder's NPI (1487749420) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.