Praxedes Alvarez, M.D.
NPI 1609837285 · Nephrology Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Praxedes Alvarez, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1609837285).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609837285
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 8015 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 305 | 49 |
| Allopurinol | 90 | 32 |
| Lanthanum Carbonate | 66 | — |
| Furosemide | 53 | 19 |
| Calcium Acetate | 51 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 41 | 16 |
| Carvedilol | 27 | 11 |
| Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters | 25 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$327 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.
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2018-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Praxedes Alvarez's NPI number?
- Praxedes Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609837285, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Praxedes Alvarez's specialty?
- Praxedes Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Praxedes Alvarez located?
- Praxedes Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2916 Emilio Fagot, Ponce, PR 00716-3611.
- What is Praxedes Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Praxedes Alvarez is (787) 842-2802.
- Does Praxedes Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Praxedes Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Praxedes Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Praxedes Alvarez's NPI (1609837285) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.