Carlos Alvarez, PA
NPI 1023183282 · Physician Assistant · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Alvarez, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1023183282).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023183282
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA18665 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 88 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 353 | 107 |
| Losartan Potassium | 193 | 60 |
| Metformin Hcl | 147 | 43 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 146 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 143 | 41 |
| Lisinopril | 110 | 31 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,077 across 106 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-22
- Last updated
- 2017-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Alvarez's NPI number?
- Carlos Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023183282, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Alvarez's specialty?
- Carlos Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carlos Alvarez located?
- Carlos Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 16th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-5002.
- What is Carlos Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Alvarez is (661) 326-8989.
- Does Carlos Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Carlos Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Alvarez's NPI (1023183282) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.