James Alpers, MD
NPI 1518998434 · Anesthesiology Physician · Newton, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Alpers, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Newton, MA (NPI 1518998434).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518998434
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 157450 (MA)
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
162 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 30 | $118 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 27 | $114 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 20 | $95 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 18 | $83 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 16 | $266 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 16 | $65 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2016-05-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Alpers's NPI number?
- James Alpers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518998434, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Alpers's specialty?
- James Alpers is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Alpers located?
- James Alpers's practice location on file with NPPES is 2014 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462.
- What is James Alpers's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Alpers is (617) 243-6298.
- Does James Alpers accept Medicare?
- James Alpers is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Alpers's NPI active?
- Yes — James Alpers's NPI (1518998434) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.