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Orthopedic Surgery

Howard Alexander, MD

Works at hospitals in Huntsville, AL · Alabama

Summary

Howard Alexander, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Huntsville, AL. NPI 1376598458. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard Alexander, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
45Years since medical school (graduated 1981)
Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Sportsmed Orthopaedic SpecialistsGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Howard Alexander work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Howard Alexander at 1 hospital: Crestwood Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Howard Alexander see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Madison, AL and Huntsville, AL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Howard Alexander's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Howard Alexander accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Alexander accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Howard Alexander?
(256) 464-8200, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Howard Alexander's NPI number?
1376598458. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Howard Alexander works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard Alexander at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Howard Alexander is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Howard Alexander as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Sportsmed Orthopaedic Specialists86 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Madison

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Madison, AL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1981
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1376598458
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians