Patricia Alvarez, FNP-C
NPI 1578077038 · Nurse Practitioner · Visalia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patricia Alvarez, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Visalia, CA (NPI 1578077038).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578077038
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95007294 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure25% of score
8 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
1,253 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 676 | $79 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 146 | $114 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 135 | $71 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 69 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 63 | $112 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 40 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 310 | 123 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 172 | 63 |
| Ezetimibe | 126 | 49 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 111 | 44 |
| Metformin Hcl | 109 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 108 | 39 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$513 across 23 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
- 2017-11-20
- Last updated
- 2026-03-30
- Certified
- 2026-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patricia Alvarez's NPI number?
- Patricia Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578077038, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patricia Alvarez's specialty?
- Patricia Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Patricia Alvarez located?
- Patricia Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 337 N Plaza Dr, Visalia, CA 93291-8227.
- What is Patricia Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patricia Alvarez is (559) 366-7177.
- Does Patricia Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Patricia Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patricia Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Patricia Alvarez's NPI (1578077038) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.