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Orthopedic Surgery

Alvin J. Detterline Iv, MD

Works at hospitals in Towson, MD · Maryland

Summary

Dr. Alvin J. Detterline Iv, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 12 Newport Dr, Forest Hill, MD 21050. Phone: (410) 569-8587. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alvin J. Detterline Iv had 251 Original Medicare patients and 1,320 services. NPI 1316093180. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 12 Newport Dr, Forest Hill, MD 21050 · Directions (5 more locations)
  • Phone: (410) 569‑8587
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of MD St Joseph Medical Center
  • Group practice: Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Indiana University School Of Medicine · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alvin J. Detterline Iv, 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 Alvin J. Detterline Iv accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alvin J. Detterline Iv 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 Alvin J. Detterline Iv see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 1,320 services for Alvin J. Detterline Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alvin J. Detterline Iv's NPI number?
1316093180. 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 Alvin J. Detterline Iv, 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 patients251
Services billed to Medicare1,320
Different services or procedures59
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)416 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)148 services
  3. X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)117 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)101 services
  5. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)100 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure68%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%
  • Anxiety22%
  • Diabetes18%

Hospitals where Alvin J. Detterline Iv works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alvin J. Detterline Iv 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 Alvin J. Detterline Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

  • 12 Newport DrForest Hill, MD 21050
  • 12 Newport Dr, Suite AForest Hill, MD 21050
  • 201 Plumtree Rd, Suite 301Bel Air, MD 21015 (410) 569‑8587
  • 8322 Bellona AveTowson, MD 21204
  • 8322 Bellona Ave, Suite 300Towson, MD 21204 (410) 337‑7900

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alvin J. Detterline Iv as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP678 clinicians in the group
  • University of Maryland St. Joseph Orthopaedics, LLC36 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Forest Hill

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest Hill, MD — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1316093180
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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