Daniel Alves, MD
NPI 1518018746 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Palmdale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daniel Alves, MD is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Palmdale, CA (NPI 1518018746).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518018746
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 47857 (WI)
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
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
5,834 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 2,359 | $141 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,052 | $134 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 793 | $61 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0480 | 348 | $112 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0481 | 344 | $153 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 464 | 282 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 211 | 115 |
| Gabapentin | 173 | 104 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 120 | 64 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 103 | 49 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 103 | 64 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$210 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
- 2007-01-15
- Last updated
- 2014-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Alves's NPI number?
- Daniel Alves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518018746, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Alves's specialty?
- Daniel Alves is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daniel Alves located?
- Daniel Alves's practice location on file with NPPES is 819 Auto Center Dr, Palmdale, CA 93551-4599.
- What is Daniel Alves's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Alves is (661) 267-6876.
- Does Daniel Alves accept Medicare?
- Daniel Alves is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daniel Alves's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Alves's NPI (1518018746) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.