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- 1741 Morningstar Blvd, Decatur, IN 46733
About Dr. Alter
Based in Decatur, IN, Michael W. Alter, D.C. is listed in the NPI registry under chiropractic. Michael graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport in 1992. Michael is also listed as specializing in chiropractor. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 509 services to 120 patients. The services billed most often include chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions and chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions. NPI 1477747889 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (260) 724-8884
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1741 MORNINGSTAR BLVD
Decatur, IN 46733
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Chiropractic 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
- Back pain
- Headaches
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
- Sports injuries
- Whiplash
Arm & Elbow
Chronic pain
- Fibromyalgia
Foot & ankle
Head & jaw
Head & Neck
- Dizziness And Unsteadiness
- Migraines
- Muscle Spasms & Twitches
Hip & Pelvis
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Leg Length Discrepancy
- Piriformis syndrome
Joints
Leg & Foot
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Calf and Hamstring Cramps
- Flat Feet
- Shin Splints
Muscles
- Muscle spasms
- Pulled back muscle
- Repetitive strain injury
Nerve
- Numbness & Tingling
Nerve issues
Pediatric
- Infant colic
Pregnancy
Shoulder & Arm
- Frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff injury
Spine
Spine & disc
- Herniated disc
- Poor Posture
- Rib pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Stiff neck
- Tailbone pain
- Upper Back Pain
Trauma
- Car accident injuries
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cold laser therapy
- Soft tissue therapy
- Spinal adjustment
- Spinal decompression
Adjustment
- Extremity adjustment
- Gonstead Adjustment
- Sacro-Occipital Technique
- Spinal manipulation
- Upper Cervical Adjustment
Adjustments
- Activator method
- Drop table adjustment
- Joint Mobilization
Advanced Procedures
- Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Devices & supports
- Custom orthotics
- Kinesiology taping
Diagnostics
- Gait analysis
- Spinal X-Rays
Pediatrics
- Pediatric chiropractic adjustment
Prenatal care
- Webster technique
Recovery
- Compression boot therapy
Rehab & exercise
- Corrective exercises
- Posture Correction Therapy
- Whole body vibration therapy
Soft Tissue
- Medical Massage
- Myofascial release
- Percussion Massage Therapy
- Trigger Point Therapy
Specialized Care
- Postpartum Chiropractic Care
Spine & disc
- Back And Neck Traction
- Flexion distraction therapy
Spine Therapy
- Chiropractic BioPhysics
- Roller Table Therapy
Therapy
- Active release technique
- Acupressure
- Craniosacral therapy
- Cupping Therapy
- Dry needling
- Electrical muscle stimulation
- Infrared Sauna Therapy
- Muscle Scraping
- Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy
- Red light therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Wart Removal
Wellness
- Ergonomic assessment
- Functional Medicine Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
509 services · 120 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions | Treatment | 98941 |
440 | More often than most peers in Chiropractic |
| Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions | Treatment | 98940 |
69 | Less often than most peers in Chiropractic |
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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other chiropractics in Decatur 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1992 at Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michael W. Alter?
Michael W. Alter is a chiropractic in Decatur, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Michael W. Alter's address?
Michael W. Alter is listed at 1741 Morningstar Blvd, Decatur, IN 46733. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Michael W. Alter?
The number on file is (260) 724-8884. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael W. Alter?
Michael W. Alter's National Provider Identifier is 1477747889. 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 Michael W. Alter train?
Michael W. Alter attended Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael W. Alter have?
Michael W. Alter has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Michael W. Alter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael W. Alter provides treatments such as chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions and chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael W. Alter's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael W. Alter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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