Paulino Alvarez
NPI 1073874210 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Iowa City, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paulino Alvarez is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Iowa City, IA (NPI 1073874210).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073874210
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-44261 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
719 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 249 | $91 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 91 | $112 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 70 | $33 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 55 | $75 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 51 | $189 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 452 | 126 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 390 | 106 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 358 | 97 |
| Spironolactone | 237 | 82 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 217 | 56 |
| Torsemide | 197 | 80 |
| Tafamidis |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6550 Fannin StSm 1001Houston, TX 77030-2717Phone: (713) 441-5114Fax: (713) 790-3023
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-05
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paulino Alvarez's NPI number?
- Paulino Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073874210, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paulino Alvarez's specialty?
- Paulino Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paulino Alvarez located?
- Paulino Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009.
- What is Paulino Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paulino Alvarez is (319) 356-1616.
- Does Paulino Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Paulino Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paulino Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Paulino Alvarez's NPI (1073874210) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.