Franco Alvarez, M.D.
NPI 1629193974 · Psychiatry Physician · West Palm Beach, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Franco Alvarez, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in West Palm Beach, FL (NPI 1629193974).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629193974
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- #29148 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 331 | 89 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 303 | 78 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 193 | 59 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 193 | 46 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 183 | 51 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 151 | 37 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 151 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$231 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 30 Nightingale Rd412 Mdg/SgowEdwards Afb, CA 93524-1730Phone: (787) 406-1927
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-19
- Last updated
- 2021-07-11
- Certified
- 2021-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Franco Alvarez's NPI number?
- Franco Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629193974, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Franco Alvarez's specialty?
- Franco Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Franco Alvarez located?
- Franco Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 45th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407-2416.
- What is Franco Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Franco Alvarez is (561) 642-1000.
- Does Franco Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Franco Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Franco Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Franco Alvarez's NPI (1629193974) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.