Fred Alger, DDS, MS, LLC
NPI 1619148210 · Periodontics · Gahanna, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Other (physician) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fred Alger, DDS, MS, LLC is a Periodontics provider in Gahanna, OH (NPI 1619148210).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619148210
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PeriodonticsDental Providers
- Credential
- DDS, MS, LLC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17922 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 188 | 144 |
| Ibuprofen | 143 | 107 |
| Amoxicillin | 127 | 95 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 67 | 53 |
| Azithromycin | 53 | 36 |
| Metronidazole | 47 | 45 |
| Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen | 31 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-03-21
- Last updated
- 2008-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fred Alger's NPI number?
- Fred Alger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619148210, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fred Alger's specialty?
- Fred Alger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Periodontics (Dental Providers).
- Where is Fred Alger located?
- Fred Alger's practice location on file with NPPES is 221 N Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230-2605.
- What is Fred Alger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fred Alger is (614) 478-7757.
- Does Fred Alger accept Medicare?
- Fred Alger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fred Alger's NPI active?
- Yes — Fred Alger's NPI (1619148210) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.