DAVID H. ALPERS MD – NPI #1740207208
Internal Medicine
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
DAVID ALPERS is a physician located in SAINT LOUIS, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740207208 to DAVID ALPERS on July 17, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology
The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Nov 15, 2021. 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 DAVID ALPERS below.
NPI Profile for
DAVID H. ALPERS
(about 20 years ago)
DIV IM GASTROENTEROLOGY, STE 8C
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110-1032 Phone: (314) 747-3969 Fax: (314) 362-8230
CB 8124
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110-1010 Phone: (314) 747-3969 Fax: (314) 362-8230
Identifiers for DAVID ALPERS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | MO | 200846608 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207RG0100X - Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary) |
MO | R3661 |
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.
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- https://epicproxy.et0965.epichosted.com/FHIRProxy/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
- Endpoint type
- FHIR URL
- Endpoint Description
- Content Type
- Affiliation
- Y
- Endpoint Location
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4921 PARKVIEW PL,
SAINT LOUIS, MO 77025-1669
Additional Information
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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