Dr. Howard Alster

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 45+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Howard Alster, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Dr. Howard Alster also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Blue Mountain Anesthesia Associates Pc. Dr. Howard Alster accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (717) 532-7860 to request Dr. Howard Alster the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 31 Sprint Dr
Carlisle, PA 17015-7696

Phone 1: (717) 532-7860

Fax: (717) 218-8702
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Howard Alster
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7012901663
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)
  • Interventional Pain Management

Experience

  • Over 45 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Howard Alster graduated from medical school in 1979.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1609861228
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 19, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Howard Alster

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Howard Alster has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 45 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine
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    Pain Medicine
    An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Blue Mountain Anesthesia Associates Pc


Practice Locations

31 Sprint Dr
Carlisle, PA 17015-7696
Phone: (717) 532-7860
Fax: (717) 218-8702
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


361 Alexander Spring Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015-9129
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, April 17, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, October 19, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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