Nkosi Alvarez, M.D
NPI 1205287794 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nkosi Alvarez, M.D is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1205287794).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205287794
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101286932 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 0101286932 (VA)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
4 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,999 across 19 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 600 N Wolfe StBaltimore, MD 21287-0005Phone: (410) 955-5000
- 1015 Walnut St Ste 620Philadelphia, PA 19107-5005Phone: (215) 955-6864Fax: (215) 955-2878
- 1213 E Clay StRichmond, VA 23298-5071Phone: (804) 828-2775Fax: (804) 828-0191
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-25
- Last updated
- 2026-04-27
- Certified
- 2026-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nkosi Alvarez's NPI number?
- Nkosi Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205287794, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nkosi Alvarez's specialty?
- Nkosi Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nkosi Alvarez located?
- Nkosi Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298-5023.
- What is Nkosi Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nkosi Alvarez is (804) 828-2775.
- Does Nkosi Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Nkosi Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nkosi Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Nkosi Alvarez's NPI (1205287794) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.