Michael Alvarez, M.D.
NPI 1154345544 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Alvarez, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1154345544).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154345544
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 15622 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 55 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 44 |
| Carvedilol | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 |
| Mirtazapine | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 |
| Furosemide | 20 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 520 N Lewis St Ste 204New Iberia, LA 70563-2094Phone: (337) 364-0408Fax: (337) 364-7337
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2020-12-30
- Certified
- 2020-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Alvarez's NPI number?
- Michael Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154345544, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Alvarez's specialty?
- Michael Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Alvarez located?
- Michael Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 W Saint Mary Blvd Ste 200, Lafayette, LA 70506-4665.
- What is Michael Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Alvarez is (337) 470-4500.
- Does Michael Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Michael Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Alvarez's NPI (1154345544) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.