Joel Alper, DMD
NPI 1912997834 · Periodontics · Melrose, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Dentist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Alper, DMD is a Periodontics provider in Melrose, MA (NPI 1912997834).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912997834
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PeriodonticsDental Providers
- Credential
- DMD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 18342 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 122 | 91 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 28 | 28 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | 21 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 14 |
| Azithromycin | 18 | 13 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 17 | 13 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (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
- 2005-10-21
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Alper's NPI number?
- Joel Alper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912997834, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Alper's specialty?
- Joel Alper is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Periodontics (Dental Providers).
- Where is Joel Alper located?
- Joel Alper's practice location on file with NPPES is 946 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176-1912.
- What is Joel Alper's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Alper is (781) 275-4546.
- Does Joel Alper accept Medicare?
- Joel Alper is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Alper's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Alper's NPI (1912997834) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.