MICHAEL D. ALTER M.D. – NPI #1225072812
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MICHAEL ALTER is a physician located in SAINT PAUL, MN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225072812 to MICHAEL ALTER on June 15, 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 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Jan 24, 2014. 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 MICHAEL ALTER below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL D. ALTER

NPI Number
1225072812
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL D. ALTER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
401 PHALEN BLVD - MS 41102D
HEALTHPARTNERS SPECIALTY CENTER 401
SAINT PAUL, MN 55130-5302
Phone: (651) 254-7670 Fax: (651) 254-7676
Mailing address
8170 33RD AVE S
MS21110Q
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55425-4516
Phone: (651) 254-7670 Fax: (651) 254-7676
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL ALTER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERARAZMN824483
OTHERBCBSMN707T3AL
OTHERCHAMPUS/TRIWESTMNB700
OTHERHEALTHPARTNERSMNHP27672
OTHERMEDICA CHOICEMN48-00478
OTHERMEDICA PRIMARYMN41-00006
OTHERPREFERRED ONEMN1019748
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICAREP00292274
OTHERUCAREMN151468
MEDICAIDIA0714345
MEDICAIDMN293027700
MEDICAIDMT0149383
MEDICAIDWI34365000
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
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)		 MN 40442
207RS0012X
- Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine		 MN 40442
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine		 MN 40442
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MN 40442

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
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1994
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
MICHAEL ALTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • REGIONS HOSPITAL
      640 JACKSON STREET
      SAINT PAUL, MN 55101

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