DAVID N. ALTER MD – NPI #1679569404
Pathology

A chemical pathologist has expertise in the biochemistry of the human body as it applies to the understanding of the cause and progress of disease. This physician functions as a clinical consultant in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Chemical pathology entails the application of biochemical data to the detection, confirmation or monitoring of disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pathology

DAVID ALTER is a pathologist located in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679569404 to DAVID ALTER on September 27, 2005. 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 207ZP0104X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Chemical Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Aug 16, 2019. 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 ALTER below.

NPI Profile for
DAVID N. ALTER

NPI Number
1679569404
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAVID N. ALTER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
35 MICHIGAN ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-2514
Phone: (616) 267-2660 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
2990 Franklin Ave SW
Grandville, MI 49418-3505
Phone: (616) 530-3344 Ext: 112
Fax: (616) 532-8040
Mailing address
2017 WILSHIRE DR SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4013
Phone: (616) 633-0302 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DAVID ALTER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMI4485349
MEDICAIDMI4485330
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
207ZP0104X
- Pathology / Chemical Pathology (Primary)		 MI 4301074759
207ZP0105X
- Pathology / Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine		 MI 4301074759

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
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE - Graduated 1993
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
DAVID ALTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL
      6325 HOSPITAL PARKWAY
      JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097
    • EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      1364 CLIFTON ROAD, NE
      ATLANTA, GA 30322
    • EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN
      550 PEACHTREE STREET, NE
      ATLANTA, GA 30308
    • SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA, INC
      5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD
      ATLANTA, GA 30342

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