Michael Alvarado, M.D.
NPI 1922029354 · Surgery Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Alvarado, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1922029354).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922029354
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A96393 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
303 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Lymph Nodes During Surgery38900 | 53 | $146 |
| Biopsy Or Removal of Deep Lymph Nodes of Underarm38525 | 48 | $389 |
| Removal of Cancer Skin Growth of Body, Arms, Or Legs, More Than 4.0 Cm11606 | 34 | $227 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 29 | $149 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $74 |
| Intermediate Repair of Wound of Scalp, Underarms, Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 7.6-12.5 Cm12034 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39,828 across 25 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
- 2006-07-21
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Alvarado's NPI number?
- Michael Alvarado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922029354, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Alvarado's specialty?
- Michael Alvarado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Alvarado located?
- Michael Alvarado's practice location on file with NPPES is 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-2204.
- What is Michael Alvarado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Alvarado is (415) 476-1236.
- Does Michael Alvarado accept Medicare?
- Michael Alvarado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Alvarado's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Alvarado's NPI (1922029354) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.