Joel Alvarez, MD
NPI 1255967204 · Family Medicine Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Alvarez, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1255967204).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255967204
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MDMD61328554 (WA)
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
6 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 18 |
| Furosemide | 15 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 13 |
| Metformin Hcl | 12 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 11 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 11 |
These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-03-20
- Last updated
- 2023-09-19
- Certified
- 2023-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Alvarez's NPI number?
- Joel Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255967204, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Alvarez's specialty?
- Joel Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Alvarez located?
- Joel Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 10510 Gravelly Lake Dr Sw, Tacoma, WA 98499-5036.
- What is Joel Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Alvarez is (253) 589-7030.
- Does Joel Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Joel Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Alvarez's NPI (1255967204) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.