Francisco Alvarez, M.D.
NPI 1588690648 · Hospitalist Physician · Chico, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francisco Alvarez, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Chico, CA (NPI 1588690648).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588690648
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A811050 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,804 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,097 | $72 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 278 | $105 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 164 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 147 | $158 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 57 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 48 | 25 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 34 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 34 | 20 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 33 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 | 16 |
| Carvedilol | 32 | 17 |
| Prednisone | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2006-06-23
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francisco Alvarez's NPI number?
- Francisco Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588690648, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francisco Alvarez's specialty?
- Francisco Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Francisco Alvarez located?
- Francisco Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926-3310.
- What is Francisco Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francisco Alvarez is (530) 896-7455.
- Does Francisco Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Francisco Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francisco Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Francisco Alvarez's NPI (1588690648) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.