GERALD A. ALSTON MD – NPI #1578650388
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

GERALD ALSTON is a physician located in ARCATA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578650388 to GERALD ALSTON on October 05, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Dec 21, 2016. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for GERALD ALSTON below.

NPI Profile for
GERALD A. ALSTON

NPI Number
1578650388
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GERALD A. ALSTON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
785 18TH STREET
ARCATA, CA 95521
Phone: (707) 822-2481 Fax: (707) 822-3656
Mailing address
670 NINTH STREET
SUITE 203
ARCATA, CA 95521
Phone: (707) 826-8633 Fax: (707) 826-8638
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 CA G84779
207VX0000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology / Obstetrics		 CA G84779

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT STONY BROOK, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1991
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
GERALD ALSTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      3800 JANES RD
      ARCATA, CA 95521
    • PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
      2700 DOLBEER ST
      EUREKA, CA 95501

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