Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
Office
3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Craig Alter is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alter is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Sheehan Syndrome, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Pediatric Endocrinology

Licenses

Pediatrics in PA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Other Locations
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
550 S Goddard Blvd, King Of Prussia, PA 19406

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Alter has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Craig Alter

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig Alter?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig Alter by calling their office at 215-590-3174. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Craig Alter a top-rated expert for Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig Alter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Craig Alter specialize in?

While Dr. Craig Alter is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), and Sheehan Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Craig Alter participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Craig Alter has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Craig Alter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Craig Alter accept my insurance?

Dr. Craig Alter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-590-3174 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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