Alexander Michalow, MD
NPI 1891703609 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Bradley, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexander Michalow, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Bradley, IL (NPI 1891703609).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891703609
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3679997 (IL)
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
19 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
2,556 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 767 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 654 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 194 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 167 | $106 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 146 | $51 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 224 | 123 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 90 | 44 |
| Methylprednisolone | 67 | 52 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 65 | 35 |
| Meloxicam | 32 | — |
| Ibuprofen | 28 | 11 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 18 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 across 6 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
- 2006-08-04
- Last updated
- 2016-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexander Michalow's NPI number?
- Alexander Michalow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891703609, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexander Michalow's specialty?
- Alexander Michalow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alexander Michalow located?
- Alexander Michalow's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 S Kennedy Dr, Bradley, IL 60915-2682.
- What is Alexander Michalow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Michalow is (815) 928-8050.
- Does Alexander Michalow accept Medicare?
- Alexander Michalow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexander Michalow's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexander Michalow's NPI (1891703609) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.