Physician Profile
Howard Cobb Alexander, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Alexander
Howard Cobb Alexander, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Huntsville, AL. Howard is a 1981 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Howard is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Howard cared for 360 Medicare patients across 1,570 services.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (256) 881-5151
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4715 WHITESBURG DR S
Huntsville, AL 35802
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,570 services · 360 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
43 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
29 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
25 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
22 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
18 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
16 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
16 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
11 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
11 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,214 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Huntsville 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of knee, 3 views 6
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Alexander?
Dr. Alexander is an orthopedic surgeon in Huntsville, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Alexander's address?
Dr. Alexander is listed at 4715 WHITESBURG DR S, Huntsville, AL 35802. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander?
The number on file is (256) 881-5151. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Alexander's NPI number?
Dr. Alexander's National Provider Identifier is 1376598458. 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
Where did Dr. Alexander train?
Dr. Alexander attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Alexander been practicing?
Dr. Alexander has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Alexander perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Alexander performs imaging including x-ray of knee, 3 views and mri scan of leg joint without contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Alexander confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Alexander. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.