Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Edgar A. Altares work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Edgar A. Altares at 1 hospital: Henry Ford Health Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Edgar A. Altares see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Detroit, MI and Saint Clair Shores, MI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Edgar A. Altares's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does Edgar A. Altares accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edgar A. Altares 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 Edgar A. Altares offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Edgar A. Altares offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Edgar A. Altares?
- (313) 874-6677, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Edgar A. Altares's NPI number?
- 1689745481. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Edgar A. Altares works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edgar A. Altares at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Henry Ford Health HospitalDetroit, MI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 230053
Practice locations
Addresses where Edgar A. Altares is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1 Ford PlDetroit, MI 48202 (313) 874‑6677
- 24725 Jefferson AveSaint Clair Shores, MI 48080 (586) 774‑7800
- 2799 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48202
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edgar A. Altares as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Henry Ford Health System2,570 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Detroit
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Detroit, MI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1979 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689745481 |
| 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