Dr Joshua Peter Alpers, MD - Medicare Neurology in Chattanooga, TN

Dr Joshua Peter Alpers, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine" physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Erlanger Health and his current practice location is 979 E 3rd St Ste C830, Ut Erlanger Neurology, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 778-9001.

Dr Joshua Peter Alpers is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 51143) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1801926100.

Contact Information

Dr Joshua Peter Alpers, MD
979 E 3rd St Ste C830, Ut Erlanger Neurology,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-3325
(423) 778-9001
(423) 778-4692



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joshua Peter Alpers
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience20 Years
Location979 E 3rd St Ste C830, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joshua Peter Alpers attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801926100
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/25/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204063043
  • Enrollment ID: I20140804000763

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joshua Peter Alpers such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801926100NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0008XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine 51143 (Tennessee)Primary
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 51143 (Tennessee)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Erlanger Health1153780226352

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameChattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154751931
PECOS PAC ID: 0547179731
Enrollment ID: O20040302001086

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Entity NameErlanger Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477256303
PECOS PAC ID: 1153780226
Enrollment ID: O20230707000849

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joshua Peter Alpers, MD
979 E 3rd St Ste C830, Ut Erlanger Neurology,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-3325

Ph: (423) 778-9001
Dr Joshua Peter Alpers, MD
979 E 3rd St Ste C830, Ut Erlanger Neurology,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-3325

Ph: (423) 778-9001

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Psychiatry & Neurology Doctors in Chattanooga, TN

Chelsea Amanda Shugars, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 979 East 3rd Street, Suite C-830, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: 423-778-9001    Fax: 423-778-4692
Dr. George Michael Schmits, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1 Northgate Park, Suite 201, Chattanooga, TN 37415
Phone: 423-870-5647    
Alexia Flangini, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 900 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: 423-778-5437    Fax: 423-778-7507
James H Broom, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 420 Bell Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Phone: 423-756-2740    Fax: 423-756-4854
Dr. Yuchun Han, M.D. & PH.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1626 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: 423-698-8747    Fax: 423-698-8847
Hytham A Kadrie, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 721 Glenwood Dr, Ste 467-west, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-698-3423    Fax: 423-698-1380
Sharon Nancy Farber, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 513 Dodds Ave Ste 103, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-698-3423    Fax: 423-698-1380

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