Dr. Carol Lynn Alter

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 39+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Carol Lynn Alter, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Washington, District of Columbia. She attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. Dr. Carol Lynn Alter also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mgmc Llc. Dr. Carol Lynn Alter accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (202) 687-8609 to request Dr. Carol Lynn Alter the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007-2113

Phone 1: (202) 687-8609


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Carol Lynn Alter
Gender Female
PECOS ID 2163454125
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 39 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. Carol Lynn Alter attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1985.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1083699870
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Carol Lynn Alter

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Carol Lynn Alter has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 39 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.


Medical Group Practice

  • Mgmc Llc


Practice Locations

3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007-2113
Phone: (202) 687-8609
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


3800 Reservoir Nwrd
Washington, DC 20007-2113
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, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, January 29, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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