Alvaro Tuchan
NPI 1518269067 · Neurology Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alvaro Tuchan is a Neurology Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1518269067).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518269067
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 56828 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
71 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 25 | $104 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 24 | $185 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 22 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$185 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 14850 Roscoe BlvdPanorama City, CA 91402-4677Phone: (323) 719-5178
- 15370 Weddington St Apt 218Sherman Oaks, CA 91411-3829Phone: (323) 719-5178
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-12-03
- Last updated
- 2024-10-02
- Certified
- 2024-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alvaro Tuchan's NPI number?
- Alvaro Tuchan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518269067, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alvaro Tuchan's specialty?
- Alvaro Tuchan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alvaro Tuchan located?
- Alvaro Tuchan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404-1249.
- What is Alvaro Tuchan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alvaro Tuchan is (310) 319-4000.
- Does Alvaro Tuchan accept Medicare?
- Alvaro Tuchan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alvaro Tuchan's NPI active?
- Yes — Alvaro Tuchan's NPI (1518269067) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.