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Based in Hamden, CT, Mark Phillips Altman, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Mark graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1982. Mark is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic hand surgery and orthopaedic surgery.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Altman specialise in?
Dr. Altman is an orthopedic surgeon in Hamden, CT. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Altman located?
Dr. Altman is listed at 2200 WHITNEY AVE STE 170, Hamden, CT 06518. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Altman's phone number?
The number on file is (203) 408-2700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Altman?
Dr. Altman's National Provider Identifier is 1689652711. 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. Altman go to medical school?
Dr. Altman attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Altman have?
Dr. Altman has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Altman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Altman performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (203) 408-2700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2200 WHITNEY AVE STE 170
Hamden, CT 06518
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,334 services · 849 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
94 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
84 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
39 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
13 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
11 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
46 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
39 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
18 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
16 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
787 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Hamden 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.