Lucia Alvarez, MD
NPI 1447274196 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Edgewater, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lucia Alvarez, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Edgewater, NJ (NPI 1447274196).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447274196
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA06344600 (NJ)
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
439 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 | 206 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 128 | $100 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 27 | $44 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 27 | $50 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 27 | $64 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 451 | 170 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 245 | 53 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 193 | 70 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 174 | 52 |
| Prednisone | 120 | 75 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 61 | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-26
- Last updated
- 2014-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lucia Alvarez's NPI number?
- Lucia Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447274196, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lucia Alvarez's specialty?
- Lucia Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lucia Alvarez located?
- Lucia Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 103 River Rd Fl 2, Edgewater, NJ 07020-1016.
- What is Lucia Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lucia Alvarez is (201) 941-9952.
- Does Lucia Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Lucia Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lucia Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Lucia Alvarez's NPI (1447274196) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.