Carlos Alvarez, M.D.
NPI 1558445775 · Specialist · Bayamon, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Alvarez, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Bayamon, PR (NPI 1558445775).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558445775
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 5698 (PR)
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
62 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 | 50 | $42 |
| Screening Papanicolaou Smear; Obtaining, Preparing and Conveyance of Cervical Or Vaginal Smear to LaboratoryQ0091 | 12 | $43 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$43 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 193 | 171 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 71 | 63 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 60 | 37 |
| Terconazole | 51 | 48 |
| Estradiol | 47 | 30 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 45 | 40 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$247 across 3 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
- 2006-10-24
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Alvarez's NPI number?
- Carlos Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558445775, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Alvarez's specialty?
- Carlos Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Carlos Alvarez located?
- Carlos Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 66 Calle Santa Cruz, Bayamon, PR 00961-7041.
- What is Carlos Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Alvarez is (787) 740-5602.
- Does Carlos Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Carlos Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Alvarez's NPI (1558445775) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.