Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.
NPI 1316098544 · Internal Medicine Physician · Ville Platte, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Ville Platte, LA (NPI 1316098544).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316098544
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 023295 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,513 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 | 1,219 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 393 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 138 | $69 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 100 | $36 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 84 | $12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 217 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 1,270 | 182 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,085 | 129 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,051 | 149 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,027 | 147 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 875 | 119 |
| Alprazolam | 872 | 106 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$882 across 55 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-15
- Last updated
- 2026-02-02
- Certified
- 2026-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eduardo Alvarez's NPI number?
- Eduardo Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316098544, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eduardo Alvarez's specialty?
- Eduardo Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eduardo Alvarez located?
- Eduardo Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 504 Jack Miller Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586-5600.
- What is Eduardo Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eduardo Alvarez is (337) 363-7228.
- Does Eduardo Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Eduardo Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eduardo Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Eduardo Alvarez's NPI (1316098544) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.