Michael D Alter, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Michael D Alter is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in St. Paul, MN with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Michael D Alter, M.D. practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in St. Paul, MN. A University of Toledo College of Medicine graduate since 1994, he brings 32+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).
Older · 4590dNPPES updated 2014-01-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Contact & Location
Practice Location
401 Phalen Blvd - Ms 41102d Healthpartners Specialty Center 401, St. Paul, MN 55130-5302
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better45.8%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-37 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
159
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
67
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
312
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $98k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of Toledo College of Medicine
32 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
Education & Training
University of Toledo College of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
8170 33rd Ave S Ms21110q, Minneapolis, MN 55425-4516
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Michael D Alter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael D Alter for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to St. Paul 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 Michael D Alter
NPI records show Dr. Alter as active with telehealth listed in St. Paul, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 254-7670.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael D Alter
Practice Location
401 Phalen Blvd - Ms 41102d Healthpartners Specialty Center 401, St. Paul, MN 55130-5302
Mailing Address
8170 33rd Ave S Ms21110q, Minneapolis, MN 55425-4516
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