ERIC L. ALTER – NPI #1225370901
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ERIC ALTER is a physician located in FAIRFIELD, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225370901 to ERIC ALTER on March 20, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jul 01, 2020. 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 ERIC ALTER below.

NPI Profile for
ERIC L. ALTER

NPI Number
1225370901
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ERIC L. ALTER
Primary location
425 POST RD
FAIRFIELD, CT 06824-6232
Phone: (203) 254-2452 Fax: (203) 254-1927
2 Other location(s):
1 Gustave L Levy Pl
New York, NY 10029-6500
Phone: (212) 241-1653
Fax: (212) 289-6393
NYU Langone Medical Center
550 First Ave.
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 263-5506
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 01, 2020

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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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 CT 64865
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 NY 281338

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

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
ERIC ALTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST VINCENT'S MEDICAL CENTER
      2800 MAIN ST
      BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606

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