Alvaro Rios, PA-C
NPI 1841748878 · Physician Assistant · Kalamazoo, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alvaro Rios, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Kalamazoo, MI (NPI 1841748878).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841748878
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5601007885 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
14 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 14 | $64 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $64–$64 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 70 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 59 | 32 |
| Nitroglycerin | 37 | 26 |
| Prasugrel Hcl | 30 | 14 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 26 | — |
| Lisinopril | 21 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$441 across 26 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
- 2016-09-20
- Last updated
- 2016-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alvaro Rios's NPI number?
- Alvaro Rios's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841748878, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alvaro Rios's specialty?
- Alvaro Rios is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Alvaro Rios located?
- Alvaro Rios's practice location on file with NPPES is 1521 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1640.
- What is Alvaro Rios's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alvaro Rios is (269) 226-6933.
- Does Alvaro Rios accept Medicare?
- Alvaro Rios is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alvaro Rios's NPI active?
- Yes — Alvaro Rios's NPI (1841748878) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.