Alexander Tessnow, MD
NPI 1740255801 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexander Tessnow, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1740255801).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740255801
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M7683 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
410 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 228 | $126 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 110 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 31 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 26 | $165 |
| Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Using Ultrasound Guidance, First Growth10005 | 15 | $132 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $90–$165 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 603 | 163 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 182 | 54 |
| Methimazole | 110 | 31 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 50 | — |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 42 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Tirosint | 34 | — |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,332 across 9 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
- 2006-02-22
- Last updated
- 2013-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexander Tessnow's NPI number?
- Alexander Tessnow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740255801, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexander Tessnow's specialty?
- Alexander Tessnow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alexander Tessnow located?
- Alexander Tessnow's practice location on file with NPPES is 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-7201.
- What is Alexander Tessnow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Tessnow is (214) 645-2800.
- Does Alexander Tessnow accept Medicare?
- Alexander Tessnow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexander Tessnow's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexander Tessnow's NPI (1740255801) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.