Active NPI 1548554579 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. George A. Alba , MD

Internal Medicine • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. George Alba, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 2011, Dr. Alba delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL.

Dr. Alba maintains professional affiliations with The General Hospital Corporation, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include critical care, first, diagnostic testing in a pulmonary function lab, test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street

Boston, MA 02114

Telephone 6177262865

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Boston, MA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -2.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.4 Yrs

State Avg: 29.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2379 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (7127 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

24.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

76.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Alba (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Boston Specialty Average (17.4 Years) 17.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	88	51	$885.69	$220.23
94375 Diagnostic testing in a pulmonary function lab	86	85	$59.00	$14.75
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	66	65	$37.00	$9.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	34	$408.98	$102.03
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	30	23	$649.97	$151.61
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	22	22	$53.00	$10.46
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	15	$330.91	$82.48
94726 Determination of lung volumes using plethysmography	19	19	$49.00	$12.25
94727 Determination of lung volumes using gas dilution or washout	14	14	$49.00	$12.21
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	14	13	$278.00	$44.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	122	52	$881.35	$224.61
94375 Diagnostic testing in a pulmonary function lab	105	103	$59.00	$15.00
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	92	92	$36.00	$9.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	39	$423.11	$103.83
94727 Determination of lung volumes using gas dilution or washout	37	37	$49.00	$12.55
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	35	28	$645.17	$152.64
94726 Determination of lung volumes using plethysmography	27	27	$49.00	$12.24
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	25	25	$53.00	$10.76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	19	15	$428.79	$126.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	112	44	$867.13	$232.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	37	$398.33	$106.25
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	45	31	$633.40	$157.80
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	41	40	$36.00	$9.62
94375 Diagnostic testing in a pulmonary function lab	34	34	$58.00	$15.60
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	32	17	$410.09	$109.27
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	20	20	$53.00	$11.12
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	16	16	$35.00	$8.89
94727 Determination of lung volumes using gas dilution or washout	14	14	$48.00	$12.97
94726 Determination of lung volumes using plethysmography	13	13	$48.00	$12.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	141	52	$890.70	$236.37
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	93	93	$36.78	$9.77
94375 Diagnostic testing in a pulmonary function lab	76	75	$59.55	$15.84
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	51	51	$53.00	$11.28
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	46	27	$419.52	$111.74
94727 Determination of lung volumes using gas dilution or washout	33	33	$49.52	$13.17
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	32	26	$539.09	$160.29
94726 Determination of lung volumes using plethysmography	27	27	$49.63	$13.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	23	$345.04	$108.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	78	49	$885.54	$239.85
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	34	28	$177.85	$86.49
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	33	24	$415.00	$113.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	22	$384.19	$86.11
94375 Diagnostic testing in a pulmonary function lab	25	24	$59.00	$16.03
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	25	24	$37.00	$9.90
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	16	16	$52.00	$14.13
94726 Determination of lung volumes using plethysmography	16	16	$49.00	$13.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	152	74	$877.74	$222.01
94375 Diagnostic testing in a pulmonary function lab	67	66	$59.00	$15.64
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	66	38	$413.42	$111.57
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	56	56	$36.14	$9.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	41	$406.29	$84.73
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	42	29	$550.74	$119.31
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	35	35	$52.00	$13.73
94726 Determination of lung volumes using plethysmography	31	31	$49.00	$12.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	169	92	$857.31	$238.27
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	47	32	$401.04	$112.27
94375 Diagnostic testing in a pulmonary function lab	41	41	$59.00	$15.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	29	$447.51	$84.55
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	36	36	$36.00	$9.83
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	21	21	$52.00	$14.01
94726 Determination of lung volumes using plethysmography	17	17	$49.00	$13.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	33	33	$915.85	$233.58
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	27	18	$398.00	$110.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MA L-247892

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RP1001X

State License MA 258186

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RC0200X

State License MA 258186

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The General Hospital Corporation

55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 021142621

Phone: 6177262000

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 021142696

Phone: 6177240287

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 03, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 03, 2017

Registered at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET, BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6177262865)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 03, 2017

Registered at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET, BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6177262865)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 03, 2017

Recorded as GEORGE ALBA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 03, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #258186 in MA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 03, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #L-247892 in MA)

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NPI Profile Active June 07, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 07, 2011

Registered at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET, BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6177262865)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 07, 2011

Registered at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET, BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6177262865)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 07, 2011

Recorded as GEORGE ALBA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 07, 2011

Internal Medicine (License #L-247892 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 07, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548554579

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 07, 2011

Last Update: May 03, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street

Boston, MA 02114

Phone: 6177262865

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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