Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Alpert, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Tucson, AZ

  • NPI 1265404446
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 57 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 857240001
(520) 874-3500
Mailing address
2701 E Elvira RD
Tucson, AZ 857067124

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 27, 2008
Year of graduation
1969 — 57 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #21092
Medicaid
AZ #125543

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265404446. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
338
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$43,004
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 188 121 $139
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 41 32 $77
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 30 29 $127
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 25 15 $116
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 21 21 $95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 17 17 $130
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 16 16 $170

In context: peer comparison

Among 30 peers in this city , average services per provider: 146. This provider delivers 2.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$127
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $126.60

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$127

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
457
Patients
136
Total drug cost
$95,506
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Losartan Potassium Generic 52 20 $885
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 45 19 $706
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 38 12 $635
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 37 16 $402
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 36 12 $46,538
Furosemide Generic 35 16 $270
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 33 17 $421
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 32 12 $264
Flecainide Acetate Generic 27 0 $2,575
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 27 0 $40,617

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Alpert's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Alpert practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Joseph Alpert practice?
Dr. Joseph Alpert practices at 1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 857240001. Office phone: 5208743500.
What is Dr. Joseph Alpert's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Alpert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265404446, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Alpert accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Alpert accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Alpert commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.