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Unclaimed ProfileAbout ALTER
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Benedict Joseph Alter, M.D., PhD is listed in the NPI registry under anesthesiology. Benedict graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 2012. Benedict is also listed as specializing in anesthesiology — pain medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Benedict cared for 144 Medicare patients across 204 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (412) 784-5119
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 DELAFIELD RD STE 2070
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
204 services · 144 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
33 |
| Chronic pain management and treatment, monthly bundle including, diagnosis; assessment and monitoring; administration of a validated pain rating scale or tool; the development, implementation, revision, and/or maintenance of a person-centered care plan th | Billing code | G3002 |
58 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
50 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
38 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
13 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
12 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other anesthesiology specialists in Pittsburgh 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Alter specialize in?
Dr. Alter is an anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ANESTHESIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Alter located?
Dr. Alter is listed at 200 DELAFIELD RD STE 2070, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Alter's phone number?
The number on file is (412) 784-5119. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Alter's NPI number?
Dr. Alter's National Provider Identifier is 1457603854. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Alter go to medical school?
Dr. Alter attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Alter been practicing?
Dr. Alter has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Alter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Alter performs procedures including injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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