Donald Ross Mcalpine, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Donald Ross Mcalpine is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Cape Coral, FL with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Donald Ross Mcalpine, MD has been part of the Cape Coral medical community since 2005 in group practice. With 39+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Cape Coral area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1528 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990-3798
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.69%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida0.69% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better58.3%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-24.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
943
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
689
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,907
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.11M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.1k received from industry
94 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Donald Ross Mcalpine's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
Po Box 62707, Fort Myers, FL 33906-2707
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501324
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Donald Ross Mcalpine
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Donald Ross Mcalpine for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Cape Coral 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 Donald Ross Mcalpine
Dr. Mcalpine is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cape Coral, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (239) 458-3338.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Donald Ross Mcalpine
Practice Location
1528 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990-3798
Mailing Address
Po Box 62707, Fort Myers, FL 33906-2707
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