Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Alpers, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Newton, MA

  • NPI 1518998434
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2014 Washington St, Dept of Anesthesia
Newton, MA 02462
(617) 243-6298
fax (617) 243-6184

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 25, 2016
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #157450
Medicaid
MA #3187756

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518998434. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
229
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$37,186
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 28 28 $133
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 28 28 $121
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 28 28 $243
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 26 26 $95
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 26 26 $65
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 20 20 $66
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 17 17 $82
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement 17 17 $304
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 16 16 $152
00670 Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 12 12 $433

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in this city , average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 9.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Alpers's medical specialty?
Dr. James Alpers practices Anesthesiology Physician in Newton, MA.
Where does Dr. James Alpers practice?
Dr. James Alpers practices at 2014 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462. Office phone: 6172436298.
What is Dr. James Alpers's NPI?
Dr. James Alpers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518998434, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Alpers accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Alpers accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Alpers commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.