Don Alter, M.D.
NPI 1952321663 · Anesthesiology Physician · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Don Alter, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1952321663).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952321663
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G7976 (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
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
44 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Assess Heart Electrical Activity00537 | 21 | $641 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 12 | $42 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Heart and Large Blood Vessels00560 | 11 | $598 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$641 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$375 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
- 2006-07-19
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Don Alter's NPI number?
- Don Alter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952321663, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Don Alter's specialty?
- Don Alter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Don Alter located?
- Don Alter's practice location on file with NPPES is 5501 S Mccoll Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539-9152.
- What is Don Alter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Don Alter is (956) 661-0529.
- Does Don Alter accept Medicare?
- Don Alter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Don Alter's NPI active?
- Yes — Don Alter's NPI (1952321663) 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.