David Alvarez, MD
NPI 1871578385 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Alvarez, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1871578385).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871578385
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31675 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
791 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 | 362 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 177 | $109 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 164 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 58 | $158 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 16 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 48 | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 46 | 21 |
| Cefdinir | 41 | 41 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 40 | 24 |
| Prednisone | 22 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 22 | 15 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-08
- Last updated
- 2021-10-11
- Certified
- 2021-10-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Alvarez's NPI number?
- David Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871578385, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Alvarez's specialty?
- David Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Alvarez located?
- David Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 979 E. Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
- What is David Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Alvarez is (423) 756-8871.
- Does David Alvarez accept Medicare?
- David Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — David Alvarez's NPI (1871578385) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.