Dr Howard Cobb Alexander, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Huntsville, AL

Dr Howard Cobb Alexander, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Huntsville, Alabama. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Sportsmed Orthopaedic Specialists and his current practice location is 4715 Whitesburg Dr S, Huntsville, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 881-5151.

Dr Howard Cobb Alexander is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 13814) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1376598458.

Contact Information

Dr Howard Cobb Alexander, MD
4715 Whitesburg Dr S,
Huntsville, AL 35802-1632
(256) 881-5151
(256) 880-3939



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Howard Cobb Alexander
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location4715 Whitesburg Dr S, Huntsville, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Howard Cobb Alexander attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376598458
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880696152
  • Enrollment ID: I20100720000396

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard Cobb Alexander such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376598458NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 13814 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Crestwood Medical CenterHuntsville, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sportsmed Orthopaedic Specialists721490372376

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSportsmed Orthopaedic Specialists
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508947839
PECOS PAC ID: 7214903723
Enrollment ID: O20040907000749

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Entity NameCal Care Of Al, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700348679
PECOS PAC ID: 6103152186
Enrollment ID: O20190729003142

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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. Dr Howard Cobb Alexander 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
Dr Howard Cobb Alexander, MD
4715 Whitesburg Dr S,
Huntsville, AL 35802-1632

Ph: (256) 881-5151
Dr Howard Cobb Alexander, MD
4715 Whitesburg Dr S,
Huntsville, AL 35802-1632

Ph: (256) 881-5151

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Huntsville, AL

Dr. Mark A Leberte, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 927 Franklin St, Huntsville, AL 25801
Phone: 256-539-2728    Fax: 256-428-3423
Sudhakar G. Madanagopal, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 927 Franklin St Se, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-539-2728    Fax: 256-539-2666
Dr. James Turner Hughey Iii, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 927 Franklin St Se, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-539-2728    Fax: 256-539-2666
Dr. Heather Leigh Licht, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 927 Franklin St Se, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-539-2728    
Dr. Michael E Miller,
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 927 Franklin St Se, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-539-2728    Fax: 256-428-3423
Dr. Randall J Tindell, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4715 Whitesburg Dr Se, Huntsville, AL 35802
Phone: 256-881-5151    Fax: 256-880-3939
Dr. Stanton B Davis Jr., MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 927 Franklin St, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-539-2728    Fax: 256-428-3423

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