Alan A Halpern, MD
Alan A Halpern is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Kalamazoo, MI with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Alan a Halpern, MD has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 52+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1974 and has 52+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.89/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 39% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 908dNPPES updated 2023-11-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202384.89/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better28.24%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+23.1 pts)
28.24% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
151
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
54
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
131
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$31 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Alan a Halpern's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
Yale School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 11, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Taxonomy: 207X00000X
Education & Training
Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 1974)
Mailing address
6565 W Main Ste 235, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Differs from practice location
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Alan a Halpern
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alan a Halpern for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kalamazoo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alan a Halpern
Dr. Halpern is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kalamazoo, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (855) 618-2676.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
315 Turwill Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-4231
Mailing Address
6565 W Main Ste 235, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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