Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Derrick Alger, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Cedar Rapids, IA

  • NPI 1477082915
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1201 3Rd Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 524034009
(319) 730-7300

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #R-10894

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477082915. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,092
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$98,998
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 634 223 $74
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 166 84 $111
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 127 124 $107
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 108 107 $162
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 57 29 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 25 peers in Cedar Rapids Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 343. This provider delivers 3.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
164
Patients
84
Total drug cost
$19,368
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 35 24 $419
Furosemide Generic 22 13 $117
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 21 0 $13,826
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 19 19 $166
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 19 0 $223
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 18 11 $475
Prednisone Generic 17 17 $33
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 13 0 $4,107

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Derrick Alger's medical specialty?
Dr. Derrick Alger practices Family Medicine Physician in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Where does Dr. Derrick Alger practice?
Dr. Derrick Alger practices at 1201 3Rd Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 524034009. Office phone: 3197307300.
What is Dr. Derrick Alger's NPI?
Dr. Derrick Alger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477082915, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Derrick Alger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Derrick Alger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Derrick Alger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.