Joel Alderson, DO
NPI 1629121686 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Wichita, KS
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629121686
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 19159 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,626 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Flow Cytometry Technique for Dna Or Cell Analysis, Each Additional Marker88185 | 793 | $21 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 396 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 308 | $26 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 200 | $65 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 92 | $11 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 87 | $75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,750 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 705 Dixie StCarrollton, GA 30117-3818Phone: (770) 812-5867
- 1201 Pleasant Valley RdOwensboro, KY 42303-9811Phone: (270) 417-2000
- 2305 Chambliss Ave NwCleveland, TN 37311-3847Phone: (423) 359-6888
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-20
- Last updated
- 2025-08-27
- Certified
- 2025-08-27
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.