Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Gerald A. Alston work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Gerald A. Alston at 2 hospitals: Mad River Community Hospital and Providence St Joseph Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Gerald A. Alston see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Arcata, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Gerald A. Alston's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty, and also Obstetrics/Gynecology.
- Does Gerald A. Alston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gerald A. Alston 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 Gerald A. Alston?
- (707) 822-2481, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Gerald A. Alston's NPI number?
- 1578650388. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Gerald A. Alston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gerald A. Alston at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Mad River Community HospitalArcata, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050028
- Providence St Joseph HospitalEureka, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050006
Practice locations
Addresses where Gerald A. Alston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 785 18th StArcata, CA 95521 (707) 822‑2481
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gerald A. Alston as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Open Door Community Health Centers114 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyalso
Other family doctors in Arcata
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arcata, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578650388 |
| 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