Dennis Alter, MD
NPI 1659375152 · Specialist · Palm Coast, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dennis Alter, MD is a Specialist provider in Palm Coast, FL (NPI 1659375152).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659375152
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME0054825 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
945 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 318 | $88 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 157 | $71 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 111 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 100 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 59 | $125 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 57 | $45 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 71 | 41 |
| Amoxicillin | 38 | 25 |
| Celecoxib | 32 | 24 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 31 | 29 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 27 | 23 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 14 | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$209 across 7 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
- 2005-06-13
- Last updated
- 2008-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dennis Alter's NPI number?
- Dennis Alter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659375152, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dennis Alter's specialty?
- Dennis Alter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Dennis Alter located?
- Dennis Alter's practice location on file with NPPES is 21 Hospital Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32164-8683.
- What is Dennis Alter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dennis Alter is (386) 586-1370.
- Does Dennis Alter accept Medicare?
- Dennis Alter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dennis Alter's NPI active?
- Yes — Dennis Alter's NPI (1659375152) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.