Alex Israel, M.D.
NPI 1497140388 · Psychiatry Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alex Israel, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1497140388).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497140388
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD464645 (PA)
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
11 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
133 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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 55 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 32 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 25 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $82 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$124 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 103 | 12 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 96 | 12 |
| Aripiprazole | 82 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 70 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 55 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 48 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-03-30
- Last updated
- 2020-09-15
- Certified
- 2020-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alex Israel's NPI number?
- Alex Israel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497140388, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alex Israel's specialty?
- Alex Israel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alex Israel located?
- Alex Israel's practice location on file with NPPES is 3811 Ohara St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2561.
- What is Alex Israel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alex Israel is (301) 785-9558.
- Does Alex Israel accept Medicare?
- Alex Israel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alex Israel's NPI active?
- Yes — Alex Israel's NPI (1497140388) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.