Quick answers
- Does John W. Alford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John W. Alford 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 John W. Alford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 248 Original Medicare patients and 1,420 services for John W. Alford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John W. Alford's NPI number?
- 1588663587. 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 John W. Alford, 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 | 248 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,420 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)345 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)71 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)32 services
- Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope (29823)31 services
- Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope (29826)30 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%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis64%
- Anxiety30%
- Depression24%
- Diabetes23%
Hospitals where John W. Alford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John W. Alford 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.
- Kent County Memorial HospitalWarwick, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410009
- The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410012
Practice locations
Addresses where John W. Alford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 120 Centerville RdWarwick, RI 02886 (401) 777‑7000
- 41 Sanderson Rd, Suite 105Smithfield, RI 02917 (401) 777‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John W. Alford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthopedics Rhode Island Inc124 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Warwick
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Warwick, RI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthopedics Rhode Island Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown 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) | 1588663587 |
| 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