Nelson Alcaraz, M.D.
NPI 1548228232ActiveIndividual· Otolaryngology· Fresh Meadows, NY
Otolaryngology (M.D.) in Fresh Meadows, New York, trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (class of 1993). 400 Medicare patients in 2024, $84,634 paid; nearly all of their 1,890 Part D prescriptions were generic (99%). Genzyme Corporation was the largest of 9 companies reporting payments in 2025, $718.64 in all, mostly food and beverage.
Overview
| NPI | 1548228232 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | May 2, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Certified by provider | Nov 14, 2024 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otolaryngology Primary | 207Y00000X | 198212 | NY |
| Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery | 207YX0905X | 198212 | NY |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Otolaryngology (NY) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 400 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 1,018 across 22 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $84,634 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 1,890 · 2,107 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 769 |
| Total drug cost | $32,015 |
| Generic share | 99% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Medicare specialty | Otolaryngology |
Medical group
- ENT and Allergy Associates LLPForest Hills, NY · 432 clinicians
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$718.64 · 29 payments from 9 companies
- 2024$526.57 · 24 payments from 5 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Genzyme Corporation | $283.30 | 12 |
| Ars Pharmaceuticals Operations, Inc. | $146.94 | 6 |
| Optinose US, Inc. | $98.08 | 4 |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | $67.82 | 2 |
| Aerin Medical Inc. | $35.66 | 1 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Food and Beverage$718.64 · 29 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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