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Anesthesiology

Alistair J. Macdonald, MD

Works at hospitals in Missoula, MT · Montana

Summary

Dr. Alistair J. Macdonald, MD is an anesthesiologist at 2827 Fort Missoula Rd, Missoula, MT 59804. Phone: (406) 728-4100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alistair J. Macdonald had 200 Original Medicare patients and 452 services. NPI 1063401008. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 2827 Fort Missoula Rd, Missoula, MT 59804 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (406) 728‑4100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Community Medical Center, St. Patrick Hospital
  • Group practice: Missoula Anesthesiology PC
  • Medical school: University Of Washington School Of Medicine · graduated 1995 (31 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alistair J. Macdonald, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Alistair J. Macdonald accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alistair J. Macdonald accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Alistair J. Macdonald see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 200 Original Medicare patients and 452 services for Alistair J. Macdonald. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alistair J. Macdonald's NPI number?
1063401008. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Alistair J. Macdonald, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients200
Services billed to Medicare452
Different services or procedures59
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)51 services
  2. Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)49 services
  3. Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)29 services
  4. Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report (93312)27 services
  5. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)26 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol70%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Ischemic heart disease42%
  • Atrial fibrillation37%
  • Heart failure30%

Hospitals where Alistair J. Macdonald works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alistair J. Macdonald at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Alistair J. Macdonald is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alistair J. Macdonald as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Missoula Anesthesiology PC45 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Missoula

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missoula, MT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Missoula Anesthesiology PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Washington School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1063401008
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians