Joseph Alvarado, MD
NPI 1568456176 · General Practice Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Alvarado, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1568456176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568456176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20329 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,223 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 391 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 204 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 174 | $161 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 127 | $107 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 125 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 291 | 285 |
| Cephalexin | 150 | 147 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 63 | 63 |
| Ofloxacin | 63 | 63 |
| Baclofen | 57 | 57 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 43 | 42 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 42 | 42 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-09
- Last updated
- 2020-10-01
- Certified
- 2020-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Alvarado's NPI number?
- Joseph Alvarado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568456176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Alvarado's specialty?
- Joseph Alvarado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Alvarado located?
- Joseph Alvarado's practice location on file with NPPES is 4001 E Sunrise Dr Ste 121, Tucson, AZ 85718-4324.
- What is Joseph Alvarado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Alvarado is (520) 209-7000.
- Does Joseph Alvarado accept Medicare?
- Joseph Alvarado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Alvarado's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Alvarado's NPI (1568456176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.