Antonio Alvarado, MD
NPI 1497076988 · Nephrology Physician · New Braunfels, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Antonio Alvarado, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in New Braunfels, TX (NPI 1497076988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497076988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125058049 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
3,795 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 | 853 | $121 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 818 | $16 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 425 | $60 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 236 | $335 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 163 | $169 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 184 | 68 |
| Losartan Potassium | 177 | 69 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 142 | 37 |
| Furosemide | 135 | 46 |
| Carvedilol | 120 | 39 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 112 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 102 | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 6 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
- 2010-06-18
- Last updated
- 2015-10-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Antonio Alvarado's NPI number?
- Antonio Alvarado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497076988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Antonio Alvarado's specialty?
- Antonio Alvarado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Antonio Alvarado located?
- Antonio Alvarado's practice location on file with NPPES is 2660 Common St, New Braunfels, TX 78130-3584.
- What is Antonio Alvarado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Antonio Alvarado is (830) 620-4650.
- Does Antonio Alvarado accept Medicare?
- Antonio Alvarado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Antonio Alvarado's NPI active?
- Yes — Antonio Alvarado's NPI (1497076988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.