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Cardiac Surgery

Alexander Nissen, MD

Works at hospitals in Washington, DC · District of Columbia

Summary

Alexander Nissen, MD (Cardiac Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Washington, DC. NPI 1730540386. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alexander Nissen, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Cardiac SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
10Years since medical school (graduated 2016)
MaleGender (as listed)
MedStar Medical Group II LLCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Alexander Nissen work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Alexander Nissen at 1 hospital: MedStar Washington Hospital Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Alexander Nissen see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Washington, DC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Alexander Nissen's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiac Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Alexander Nissen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alexander Nissen 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 Alexander Nissen offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Alexander Nissen offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Alexander Nissen?
(202) 877-2200, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Alexander Nissen's NPI number?
1730540386. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Alexander Nissen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alexander Nissen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Alexander Nissen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alexander Nissen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • MedStar Medical Group II LLC3,767 clinicians in the group
  • MedStar Heart Institute LLC301 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiac surgeons in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2016
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1730540386
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians