Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Benedict J. Alter work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Benedict J. Alter at 1 hospital: UPMC St Margaret. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Benedict J. Alter see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Pittsburgh, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Benedict J. Alter's specialty?
- Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty.
- Does Benedict J. Alter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benedict J. Alter 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.
- Does Benedict J. Alter offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Benedict J. Alter offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Benedict J. Alter?
- (412) 784-4396, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Benedict J. Alter's NPI number?
- 1457603854. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Benedict J. Alter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benedict J. Alter at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- UPMC St MargaretPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390102
Practice locations
Addresses where Benedict J. Alter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 815 Freeport RdPittsburgh, PA 15215 (412) 784‑4396
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benedict J. Alter as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Pittsburgh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457603854 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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