Ricardo Alvarez, MD
NPI 1649352626 · Adult Medicine Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Alvarez, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1649352626).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649352626
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G73709 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 145 | 64 |
| Losartan Potassium | 99 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 96 | 43 |
| Omeprazole | 93 | 39 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 83 | 33 |
| Metformin Hcl | 76 | 34 |
| Gabapentin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-19
- Last updated
- 2011-11-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Alvarez's NPI number?
- Ricardo Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649352626, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Alvarez's specialty?
- Ricardo Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Alvarez located?
- Ricardo Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 240 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110-1323.
- What is Ricardo Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Alvarez is (415) 552-1013.
- Does Ricardo Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Alvarez's NPI (1649352626) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.