Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Alster

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Tucson, AZ

  • NPI 1164457339
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5910 N la Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 857413535
(520) 297-0404
Additional location
1773 W Saint Marys RD Ste 202
Tucson, AZ 857452654
Mailing address
Po Box 43160
Tucson, AZ 857333160

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 22, 2021
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RE0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #22096

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164457339. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,171
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$329,207
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,611 1,100 $124
95251 Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report 500 291 $34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 430 315 $84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 284 284 $162
76536 Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 91 90 $109
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 71 71 $109
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 68 16 $14
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 30 19 $75
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 28 27 $124
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 24 14 $23

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 183. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$130
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Dexcom, Inc. 5 $98.07
Amgen Inc. 2 $31.84

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$130

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,230
Patients
652
Total drug cost
$351,807
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 879 272 $13,840
Methimazole Generic 295 87 $4,252
Metformin Hcl Generic 140 41 $1,499
Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) Brand 131 39 $13,270
Testosterone Cypionate Generic 126 37 $5,185
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 107 31 $1,175
Liothyronine Sodium Generic 84 30 $4,452
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 68 23 $98,678
Hydrocortisone Generic 61 17 $3,295
Lisinopril Generic 61 16 $596

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Alster's medical specialty?
Dr. David Alster practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. David Alster practice?
Dr. David Alster practices at 5910 N la Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 857413535. Office phone: 5202970404.
What is Dr. David Alster's NPI?
Dr. David Alster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164457339, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Alster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Alster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Alster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (HCPCS 95251); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.