Joseph Alter, MD
NPI 1629365267 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Palmer, AK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Alter, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Palmer, AK (NPI 1629365267).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629365267
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MED T 8202 (AK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 506 6th StApartment 2bBrooklyn, NY 11215-3609Phone: (907) 982-4010
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-07-04
- Last updated
- 2018-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Alter's NPI number?
- Joseph Alter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629365267, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Alter's specialty?
- Joseph Alter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Alter located?
- Joseph Alter's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 S Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645.
- What is Joseph Alter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Alter is (907) 861-6000.
- Does Joseph Alter accept Medicare?
- Joseph Alter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Alter's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Alter's NPI (1629365267) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.