George Joseph Alter, MD - Ophthalmology in Charlotte, NC

George Joseph Alter, MD is a Ophthalmology physician based in Charlotte, North Carolina. George Joseph Alter is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 34235) and his current practice location is 6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 295-3000.

NPI number for George Joseph Alter is 1194792549 and his current mailing address is 6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1194792549.

Contact Information

George Joseph Alter, MD
6035 Fairview Rd,
Charlotte, NC 28210-3256
(704) 295-3000
(704) 838-8494



Physician's Profile

Full NameGeorge Joseph Alter
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Location6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsDoes not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194792549
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/03/2018

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for George Joseph Alter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194792549NPI-NPPES
1325401005OtherNCCIGNA/HEALTHSOURCE
10488OtherNCBCBS
180021595OtherSCRAILROAD MEDICARE
N34235MedicaidSC
0841447OtherNCUNITED HEALTHCARE
2209471OtherNCPHCS
259303OtherNCONEHEALTH
376570OtherMAMSI
545289OtherNCAETNA HMO
1949OtherNCDOCTORS HEALTH
4197360OtherNCAETNA PPO
6881OtherNCPARTNERS
8910488MedicaidNC
10121OtherNCOPTICARE
20095437OtherSCSELECT HEALTH OF SC
51703OtherMEDCOST
561896112015OtherPRUDENTIAL
771256OtherSCWELLCARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 34235 (North Carolina)Primary

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. George Joseph Alter is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
George Joseph Alter, MD
6035 Fairview Rd,
Charlotte, NC 28210-3256

Ph: (704) 295-3000
George Joseph Alter, MD
6035 Fairview Rd,
Charlotte, NC 28210-3256

Ph: (704) 295-3000

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Charlotte, NC

Dr. Lisa Anne Collea, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: 704-295-3000    Fax: 704-295-3468
Ernest M. Bhend, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: 704-295-3000    Fax: 704-295-3121
Dr. James Wesley Heroman, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 497 N Wendover Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: 704-376-5424    Fax: 704-376-5354
Dr. Benjamin Charles Kramer, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 135 S Sharon Amity Rd Ste 100, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: 704-365-0555    Fax: 704-367-8120
Jeffrey Ryan Stetler, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: 704-295-3000    Fax: 704-295-3468
Dr. Samuel Santander, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3621 Randolph Road, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: 704-332-9365    Fax: 704-364-7384
Dr. Judy Diane Hustead, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 135 S Sharon Amity Rd, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: 704-365-0555    Fax: 704-367-8124

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