Physician Profile
Shira Alter, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Alter
Listed in the NPI registry as a specialist, Shira Alter, MD practices in Brooklyn, NY. Medicare claims data shows Shira provided 617 services to 609 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina, limited ultrasound scan of pelvis, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 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.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (718) 972-2700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5925 15TH AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
617 services · 609 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
71 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76857 |
69 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
66 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
57 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Pap test, automated thin layer preparation; automated system and manual rescreening | Lab test | 88175 |
54 | |
| Pap test | Lab test | 88141 |
54 | |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for human papillomavirus (hpv), high-risk types | Lab test | 87624 |
54 | |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for chlamydia trachomatis, amplified probe technique | Lab test | 87491 |
54 | |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
50 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhoeae bacteria), amplified probe technique | Lab test | 87591 |
40 |
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 specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other specialists in Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Alter?
Dr. Alter is a specialist in Brooklyn, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Alter's address?
Dr. Alter is listed at 5925 15Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219. 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. Alter?
The number on file is (718) 972-2700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Alter?
Dr. Alter's National Provider Identifier is 1639177637. 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. Alter train?
Dr. Alter attended Other, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Alter have?
Dr. Alter has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Alter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Alter performs imaging including ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina and limited ultrasound scan of pelvis, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Alter's profile verified?
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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