David Alster, - Medicare Endocrinology in Tucson, AZ

David Alster, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Tucson, Arizona. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. His current practice location is 5910 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 297-0404.

David Alster is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 22096) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1164457339.

Contact Information

David Alster,
5910 N La Cholla Blvd,
Tucson, AZ 85741-3535
(520) 297-0404
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid Alster
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience42 Years
Location5910 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • David Alster attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164457339
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/22/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163614066
  • Enrollment ID: I20101011000864

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David Alster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164457339NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 22096 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Medical CenterTucson, AZHospital
Tucson Medical CenterTucson, AZHospital
Canyon Vista Medical CenterSierra vista, AZHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. David Alster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTucson Endocrine Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083766828
PECOS PAC ID: 2961482864
Enrollment ID: O20040721001605

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. David Alster is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
David Alster,
Po Box 43160,
Tucson, AZ 85733-3160

Ph: (520) 297-0404
David Alster,
5910 N La Cholla Blvd,
Tucson, AZ 85741-3535

Ph: (520) 297-0404

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