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- Hackensack location main office
92 2Nd St, Hackensack, NJ 07601 - North Bergen location
7650 River Rd Ste 200, North Bergen, NJ 07047
About Dr. Alter
Robert S. Alter, MD is a healthcare provider in Hackensack, NJ specializing in hematology/oncology. Robert trained at College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating in 1988. Robert is also listed as specializing in hematology and medical oncology. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 1,973 Medicare patients across 13,974 services. The services billed most often include injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1306805460.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (551) 996-5072
- Email not available
Practice Locations
92 2ND ST
Hackensack, NJ 07601
7650 River Rd Ste 200
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hematology and Oncology 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
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Advanced Cancers
Blood & Lymph Disorders
Blood Cancers
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Hemochromatosis
- High Platelet Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Platelets
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Thick Blood
- Unexplained Bruising
Blood disorders
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Hemolytic Anemia in Children
- Pre-Myeloma Protein In Blood
- Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
Bone & Soft Tissue Cancers
Digestive Cancers
Endocrine Cancers
Endocrine tumors
Gastrointestinal cancer
General oncology
Genetic Blood Disorders
Gynecologic cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
Head & Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancer
Neurologic Cancers
Oncologic emergencies
Ophthalmologic oncology
Skin cancer
Skin Cancers
Urologic Cancers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Biopsies & Diagnostics
Blood disorder care
Cancer Therapies
Cancer therapy
- Chemo allergy desensitization
- Oral chemotherapy management
- Radiation oncology consultation
- Spinal chemo injection
Cellular Therapies
Consultations
Diagnostic testing
Hematology Treatments
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional oncology
Supportive Cancer Care
- Bone Strengthening Injections For Cancer
- Pain Management For Cancer
- Red Blood Cell Booster Shot
- White Blood Cell Booster Injection
Supportive cancer care
- Cancer nutrition counseling
- Chemo brain treatment
- Cold cap therapy for hair loss
- Fertility Preservation for Teens Before Cancer Treatment
- Hyperbaric oxygen for radiation damage
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- Palliative cancer care
Surgical & Vascular Access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Draining lung fluid
- Paracentesis
- PICC line placement coordination
Testing & Genetics
Vascular access care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,974 services · 1,973 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
332 | More often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | Drug given | J0885 |
7,540 | More often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
1,829 | More than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
1,193 | More than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
1,031 | More than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection, pegfilgrastim-cbqv (udenyca), biosimilar, 0.5 mg | Billing code | Q5111 |
864 | More often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | Billing code | Q5106 |
560 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
212 | More often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
172 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
106 | More than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
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 hematology/oncology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 — 11 related providers in 3 groups
Other hematology/oncology specialists in Hackensack 1
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at College of Medicine and Surgery 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Alter's specialty?
Dr. Alter is a hematology/oncology in Hackensack, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Alter?
Dr. Alter is listed at 92 2Nd St, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Alter?
The number on file is (551) 996-5072. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Alter's NPI number?
Dr. Alter's National Provider Identifier is 1306805460. 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
What is Dr. Alter's medical education?
Dr. Alter attended College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Alter been practicing?
Dr. Alter has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Alter known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Alter provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Alter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Alter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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