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George Joseph Alter, MD

Q: What is the NPI number for George Alter?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for George Alter is 1194792549, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Ophthalmology Physician in Charlotte, NC · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1194792549

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name George Joseph Alter

Credential MD

Sex Male

Practice address 6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28210

Phone (704) 295-3000

Fax (704) 838-8494

Enumeration date Mar 3, 2006

Last updated in NPPES May 3, 2018

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 34235 (NC) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1325401005	Other	NC	CIGNA/HEALTHSOURCE
10488	Other	NC	BCBS
180021595	Other	SC	RAILROAD MEDICARE
N34235	Medicaid	SC	-
0841447	Other	NC	UNITED HEALTHCARE
2209471	Other	NC	PHCS
259303	Other	NC	ONEHEALTH
376570	Other	-	MAMSI
545289	Other	NC	AETNA HMO
1949	Other	NC	DOCTORS HEALTH
4197360	Other	NC	AETNA PPO
6881	Other	NC	PARTNERS
8910488	Medicaid	NC	-
10121	Other	NC	OPTICARE
20095437	Other	SC	SELECT HEALTH OF SC
51703	Other	-	MEDCOST
561896112015	Other	-	PRUDENTIAL
771256	Other	SC	WELLCARE

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Frequently asked questions

Where does George Alter practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Charlotte, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

What is the NPI number for George Alter?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for George Alter is 1194792549, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2018-05-03.