Alvin Barrow, MD
NPI 1255517231 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alvin Barrow, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1255517231).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255517231
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P8849 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 84 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 367 | 119 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 271 | 96 |
| Rsv Vacc, Pref a and Pref B/Pfbrand: Abrysvo | 168 | 168 |
| Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pfbrand: Shingrix | 166 | 150 |
| Metformin Hcl | 162 | 57 |
| Lisinopril | 135 | 44 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-01-21
- Last updated
- 2021-06-04
- Certified
- 2021-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alvin Barrow's NPI number?
- Alvin Barrow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255517231, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alvin Barrow's specialty?
- Alvin Barrow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alvin Barrow located?
- Alvin Barrow's practice location on file with NPPES is 560 Meyerland Plaza Mall, Houston, TX 77096-1615.
- What is Alvin Barrow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alvin Barrow is (713) 442-3222.
- Does Alvin Barrow accept Medicare?
- Alvin Barrow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alvin Barrow's NPI active?
- Yes — Alvin Barrow's NPI (1255517231) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.