Luis Alvarez, MD
NPI 1487685368 · Nephrology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Alvarez, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1487685368).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487685368
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A69276 (CA)
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
1,138 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 330 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 313 | $154 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 104 | $336 |
| Dialysis Services, 1 Physician Visit Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90962 | 90 | $233 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 | 77 | $336 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 70 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 146 | 39 |
| Losartan Potassium | 139 | 45 |
| Lisinopril | 96 | 24 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 86 | 27 |
| Furosemide | 73 | 27 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 71 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 67 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$274,215 across 382 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
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2020-05-27
- Certified
- 2020-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Alvarez's NPI number?
- Luis Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487685368, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Alvarez's specialty?
- Luis Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Alvarez located?
- Luis Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Luis Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Alvarez is (650) 328-8385.
- Does Luis Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Luis Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Alvarez's NPI (1487685368) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.