James Alvarez-Carpenter, OD
NPI 1659002962 · Optometrist · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Alvarez-Carpenter, OD is a Optometrist provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1659002962).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659002962
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OD61302949 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 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
754 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 255 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 121 | $90 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 117 | $149 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 114 | $89 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 50 | $36 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 38 | $40 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 97 | 37 |
| Timolol Maleate | 24 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 21 | 15 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 21 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 19 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 18 | 16 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 17 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$784 across 24 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
- 2022-06-19
- Last updated
- 2022-06-19
- Certified
- 2022-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Alvarez-Carpenter's NPI number?
- James Alvarez-Carpenter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659002962, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Alvarez-Carpenter's specialty?
- James Alvarez-Carpenter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is James Alvarez-Carpenter located?
- James Alvarez-Carpenter's practice location on file with NPPES is 3602 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405-1919.
- What is James Alvarez-Carpenter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Alvarez-Carpenter is (253) 759-5555.
- Does James Alvarez-Carpenter accept Medicare?
- James Alvarez-Carpenter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Alvarez-Carpenter's NPI active?
- Yes — James Alvarez-Carpenter's NPI (1659002962) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.