Quick answers
- Does David W. Alway accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David W. Alway 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 David W. Alway see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 621 Original Medicare patients and 1,490 services for David W. Alway. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David W. Alway's NPI number?
- 1417927906. 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 David W. Alway, 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 patients | 621 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,490 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)802 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)527 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)157 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 cholesterol75%
- Stroke or mini-stroke67%
- Arthritis62%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where David W. Alway works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David W. Alway 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.
- Inova Alexandria HospitalAlexandria, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490040
- Inova Fairfax HospitalFalls Church, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490063
- Inova Mount Vernon HospitalAlexandria, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490122
Practice locations
Addresses where David W. Alway is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2501 Parkers LnAlexandria, VA 22306 (301) 502‑8018
- 4320 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22304 (301) 502‑8018
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Alexandria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alexandria, VA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417927906 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians