Physician Profile
Edward A. Alder, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Alder
Edward A. Alder, MD is a healthcare provider in Plainfield, NJ specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Edward cared for 55 Medicare patients across 185 services. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes, and initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (908) 222-0600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1177 PARK AVE
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
- Gout
Infectious disease
- Shingles
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- COPD
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
- Depression
- Migraines
Pain
- Back pain
Rheumatologic and pain
- Osteoarthritis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
- Tetanus shot
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
185 services · 55 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
117 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
45 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more | Office visit | 99306 |
12 | |
| Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99316 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Alder specialize in?
Dr. Alder is an internist in Plainfield, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Alder located?
Dr. Alder is listed at 1177 Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Alder's phone number?
The number on file is (908) 222-0600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Alder's NPI number?
Dr. Alder's National Provider Identifier is 1487749420. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Dr. Alder been practicing?
Dr. Alder has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Alder do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Alder the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Alder confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Alder. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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