Luis Alvarado, M.D.
NPI 1396793998 · Internal Medicine Physician · Franklinton, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Alvarado, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Franklinton, LA (NPI 1396793998).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396793998
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 10439R (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,041 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 374 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 209 | $117 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 130 | $100 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 96 | $100 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 77 | $160 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 190 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 652 | 142 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 628 | 159 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 556 | 106 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 383 | 78 |
| Gabapentin | 379 | 94 |
| Furosemide | 364 | 93 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,135 across 40 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 (1)
- 4244 Highway 22 Ste 9Mandeville, LA 70471-1263Phone: (985) 795-0500Fax: (985) 795-0600
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-05
- Last updated
- 2024-06-18
- Certified
- 2024-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Alvarado's NPI number?
- Luis Alvarado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396793998, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Alvarado's specialty?
- Luis Alvarado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Alvarado located?
- Luis Alvarado's practice location on file with NPPES is 21012 Highway 16, Franklinton, LA 70438-3668.
- What is Luis Alvarado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Alvarado is (985) 795-0500.
- Does Luis Alvarado accept Medicare?
- Luis Alvarado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Alvarado's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Alvarado's NPI (1396793998) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.