ROBERT S. ALTER MD – NPI #1306805460
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ROBERT ALTER is a physician located in HACKENSACK, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1306805460 to ROBERT ALTER on March 18, 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 207RX0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jan 26, 2022. 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 ROBERT ALTER below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT S. ALTER

NPI Number
1306805460
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT S. ALTER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
92 2ND ST
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-2191
Phone: (551) 996-5072 Fax: (551) 996-0719
1 Other location(s):
7650 River Rd Ste 200
North Bergen, NJ 07047-6527
Phone: (201) 464-0008
Fax: (201) 662-1267
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 26, 2022

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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
207RX0202X
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology (Primary)		 NJ 25MA06465900
207RH0000X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology		 NJ 25MA06465900

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
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY - Graduated 1988
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
ROBERT ALTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
      350 ENGLE ST
      ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631
    • HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
      30 PROSPECT AVE
      HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
    • OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
      425 JACK MARTIN BLVD
      BRICK, NJ 08724
    • PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
      7600 RIVER RD
      NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
    • VALLEY HOSPITAL
      223 N VAN DIEN AVENUE
      RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • VISITING HEALTH SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY
      3 GARRET MOUNTAIN PLAZA, SUITE 400
      WOODLAND PARK, NJ 07424

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