Wayne Altman, MD
NPI 1568463479 · Family Medicine Physician · Arlington, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wayne Altman, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Arlington, MA (NPI 1568463479).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568463479
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 153014 (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
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
488 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 236 | $139 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 116 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 57 | $196 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 32 | $141 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 27 | $99 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 152 | 43 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 42 | 12 |
| Finasteride | 42 | 12 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 41 | 11 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 34 | 11 |
| Lisinopril | 28 | — |
| Metformin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2011-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wayne Altman's NPI number?
- Wayne Altman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568463479, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wayne Altman's specialty?
- Wayne Altman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wayne Altman located?
- Wayne Altman's practice location on file with NPPES is 11 Water St, Arlington, MA 02476-4812.
- What is Wayne Altman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wayne Altman is (781) 648-9700.
- Does Wayne Altman accept Medicare?
- Wayne Altman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wayne Altman's NPI active?
- Yes — Wayne Altman's NPI (1568463479) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.