Alejandro Alva, M.D.
NPI 1801816764 · Psychiatry Physician · Costa Mesa, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alejandro Alva, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Costa Mesa, CA (NPI 1801816764).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801816764
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A062396 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
453 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 145 | $137 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 119 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 58 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 44 | $194 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 40 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 231 | 43 |
| Clonazepam | 116 | 25 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 108 | 29 |
| Mirtazapine | 107 | 20 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 107 | 22 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 101 | 25 |
| Lorazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$62,909 across 243 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)
- 302 W La Veta Ave Ste 202Orange, CA 92866-2607Phone: (714) 545-5550Fax: (714) 202-5555
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-20
- Last updated
- 2026-01-23
- Certified
- 2026-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alejandro Alva's NPI number?
- Alejandro Alva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801816764, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alejandro Alva's specialty?
- Alejandro Alva is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alejandro Alva located?
- Alejandro Alva's practice location on file with NPPES is 3151 Airway Ave Ste G1, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-4624.
- What is Alejandro Alva's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alejandro Alva is (714) 545-5550.
- Does Alejandro Alva accept Medicare?
- Alejandro Alva is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alejandro Alva's NPI active?
- Yes — Alejandro Alva's NPI (1801816764) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.