Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Howard Cobb Alexander, MD

Individual provider Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · NPI 1376598458

Dr. Howard Cobb Alexander, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery in Huntsville, Alabama. Graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1981, 45 years ago. Practices with Sportsmed Orthopaedic Specialists, a 88-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alabama.

Years since qualifying
45
Trained at
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Licensed in
AL
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

4715 Whitesburg Dr S
Huntsville, AL 35802-1632
Phone: (256) 881-5151
Fax: (256) 880-3939
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Specialties & licences

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207X00000X · Licence 13814 (AL)

Record details

NPI number1376598458
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 24, 2006
Last updated in NPPESDecember 20, 2019
Certification dateDecember 20, 2019
Mailing address4715 Whitesburg Dr S, Huntsville, AL 35802-1632

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Medical schoolVANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1981 (45 years in practice)
Group practice Sportsmed Orthopaedic Specialists — 88 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare

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