Ronald Alvarez, M.D.
NPI 1487734414 · Specialist · Alpharetta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Alvarez, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Alpharetta, GA (NPI 1487734414).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487734414
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 051404 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
1,245 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 | 373 | $90 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 189 | $185 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 129 | $126 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 126 | $109 |
| Professional Service for Multiple Injections of Allergen95117 | 106 | $12 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 81 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 132 | 79 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 117 | 73 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 42 | 42 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 41 | 21 |
| Methylprednisolone | 40 | 40 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 34 | 29 |
| Famotidine | 29 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$600 across 18 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
- 2006-10-16
- Last updated
- 2016-12-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Alvarez's NPI number?
- Ronald Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487734414, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Alvarez's specialty?
- Ronald Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Ronald Alvarez located?
- Ronald Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2365 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30009-2140.
- What is Ronald Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Alvarez is (770) 740-1860.
- Does Ronald Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Ronald Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Alvarez's NPI (1487734414) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.