Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Joel A. Alpern work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Joel A. Alpern at 1 hospital: Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Joel A. Alpern see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Ventura, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Joel A. Alpern's specialty?
- Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty.
- Does Joel A. Alpern accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel A. Alpern 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 Joel A. Alpern offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Joel A. Alpern offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Joel A. Alpern?
- (805) 641-6525, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Joel A. Alpern's NPI number?
- 1942411657. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Joel A. Alpern works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel A. Alpern at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Community Memorial Hospital - VenturaVentura, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050394
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel A. Alpern is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 168 N Brent St, Suite 404Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 641‑6525
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel A. Alpern as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Covington Menz Lyche and Lin Medical GP9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Ventura
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ventura, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942411657 |
| 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