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Dr. David A. Altman, MD

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Specializes in: Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology

Emory University School of Medicine

200 Hawthorne Lane
Charlotte, NC 28204

(704) 384-7226

Dr. David A. Altman, MD is a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC specializing in nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. David A. Altman, MD is affiliated with Novant Health and Mecklenburg Radiology Associates.

Office Locations

1901 Randolph Road
Charlotte, NC 28207

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200 Hawthorne Lane
Charlotte, NC 28204

(704) 384-7226

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3623 Latrobe Drive Suite 216
Charlotte, NC 28211

(704) 332-1291

(704) 332-5206

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6324 Fairview Road Suite 120a Charlotte Nc
Charlotte, NC 28210

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

carotid MRA

orbit MRI

pelvic imaging

In 2024, Dr. David A. Altman, MD had a list price for carotid (neck) MRA, orbit (eye socket) MRI, and pelvic imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

brain imaging

By Affordability:

ultrasound

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. David A. Altman, MD performed more brain imaging (neuroimaging) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for ultrasound (sonogram) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

By Affordability:

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

duplex ultrasound

face MRI

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

MRI

musculoskeletal imaging

venous duplex ultrasound

venous ultrasound

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. David A. Altman, MD performed more CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), neck imaging, and spine imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for angiogram (angiography), bone density test, bone imaging, brain MRA, central DEXA, CT scan, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), duplex ultrasound, face MRI, lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), musculoskeletal imaging, neck CT scan, neck MRI, pelvis X-ray, vascular imaging, vascular procedures, vascular studies, vascular ultrasound, venous duplex ultrasound, venous ultrasound, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2012 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1105
CT scan	475
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hip imaging	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	953
musculoskeletal imaging	13
neck imaging	129
pelvic imaging	28
spinal procedures	365
thoracic (chest) imaging	270
ultrasound (sonogram)	63
vascular procedures	254
X-rays	338

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2013 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	61
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	974
CT scan	598
hip imaging	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	913
musculoskeletal imaging	33
neck imaging	97
pelvic imaging	65
spinal procedures	461
thoracic (chest) imaging	339
ultrasound (sonogram)	53
vascular procedures	170
X-rays	381

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	795
Female	1258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1582
Black	389
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	774
From 75 to 84	605
85 and over	305
Less than 65	369

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2014 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	35
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1023
CT scan	599
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	947
musculoskeletal imaging	11
neck imaging	126
pelvic imaging	35
spinal procedures	502
thoracic (chest) imaging	250
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
vascular procedures	187
X-rays	258

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	805
Female	1216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1537
Black	401
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	757
From 75 to 84	575
85 and over	321
Less than 65	368

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2015 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	173
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	983
CT scan	750
eye procedures	11
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hip imaging	30
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	966
musculoskeletal imaging	60
neck imaging	137
pelvic imaging	144
spinal procedures	519
thoracic (chest) imaging	648
ultrasound (sonogram)	110
vascular procedures	228
X-rays	697

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2048
Female	3206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4100
Black	920
Hispanic	100
Asian	66
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1932
From 75 to 84	1596
85 and over	832
Less than 65	894

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2016 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	170
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1106
CT scan	789
gastrointestinal procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1030
musculoskeletal imaging	17
neck imaging	107
pelvic imaging	117
spinal procedures	547
thoracic (chest) imaging	650
ultrasound (sonogram)	102
vascular procedures	192
X-rays	657

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1112
Female	1587

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2119
Black	457
Hispanic	50
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1031
From 75 to 84	827
85 and over	405
Less than 65	436

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2017 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), spinal procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	105
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1084
CT scan	755
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1232
musculoskeletal imaging	23
neck imaging	109
pelvic imaging	76
spinal procedures	768
thoracic (chest) imaging	376
ultrasound (sonogram)	63
vascular procedures	138
X-rays	377

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1056
Female	1554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2062
Black	439
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	999
From 75 to 84	782
85 and over	425
Less than 65	404

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2018 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), spinal procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	38
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	966
CT scan	537
eye procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1140
neck imaging	132
pelvic imaging	38
spinal procedures	610
thoracic (chest) imaging	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	28
vascular procedures	139
X-rays	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	984
Female	1366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1819
Black	385
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	948
From 75 to 84	711
85 and over	372
Less than 65	319

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2019 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	24
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1136
CT scan	738
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	966
neck imaging	109
pelvic imaging	24
spinal procedures	482
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
vascular procedures	104
X-rays	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	921
Female	1309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1769
Black	329
Hispanic	59
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	886
From 75 to 84	734
85 and over	344
Less than 65	266

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2020 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	936
CT scan	578
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	638
neck imaging	63
spinal procedures	276
vascular procedures	50
X-rays	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	761
Female	991

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1378
Black	276
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	646
From 75 to 84	600
85 and over	306
Less than 65	200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2021 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	23
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	920
CT scan	681
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	527
musculoskeletal imaging	13
neck imaging	61
spinal procedures	274
ultrasound (sonogram)	65
vascular procedures	87
X-rays	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	785
Female	1090

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1453
Black	320
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	688
From 75 to 84	630
85 and over	339
Less than 65	218

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	24
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2022 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	38
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	771
CT scan	506
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	476
musculoskeletal imaging	15
neck imaging	62
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	211
ultrasound (sonogram)	62
vascular procedures	54
X-rays	57

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	722
Female	966

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1324
Black	274
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	633
From 75 to 84	589
85 and over	315
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2023 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	766
CT scan	538
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	505
musculoskeletal imaging	38
neck imaging	65
spinal procedures	221
ultrasound (sonogram)	25
vascular procedures	22
X-rays	38

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	658
Female	995

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1303
Black	238
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	628
From 75 to 84	587
85 and over	297
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC during 2024 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1006
CT scan	758
eye procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	673
musculoskeletal imaging	38
neck imaging	93
pelvic imaging	16
spinal procedures	352
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
vascular procedures	56
X-rays	65

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	841
Female	1219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1611
Black	281
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	69
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	750
From 75 to 84	776
85 and over	377
Less than 65	157

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	19
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Charlotte, NC were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and spinal procedures.

abdominal imaging	62
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	982
CT scan	638
eye procedures	11
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hip imaging	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	843
musculoskeletal imaging	26
neck imaging	99
pelvic imaging	55
spinal procedures	429
thoracic (chest) imaging	319
ultrasound (sonogram)	53
vascular procedures	129
X-rays	231

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	883
Female	1289

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	362
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	1696
Hispanic	46
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	29

**Age**
75 to 84	693
85 and over	356
Less than 65	301
65 to 74	820

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Altman, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David A. Altman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	15
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. David A. Altman, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the : American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety and has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: : American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety

Licensed In: South Carolina

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David A. Altman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GE Healthcare	$166 $166
McKesson Technologies, Inc.	$162 $162
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$155 MAGNETOM Skyra $139	SOMATOM Force $16
Philips Electronics North America Corporation	$58 Invivo Coils $58
BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC.	$24 MR (Group) $24
Other	$11 Gadavist $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$577

Biography

Dr. David Altman, who practices in Charlotte, NC, is a medical specialist in nuclear medicine, neuroradiology, and diagnostic radiology. He is affiliated with Mecklenburg Radiology Associates. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University, Dr. Altman attended medical school at Emory University School of Medicine.