KARA A. ALVAREZ MD – NPI #1376660217
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.

KARA ALVAREZ is an anesthesiologist located in SACRAMENTO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1376660217 to KARA ALVAREZ on March 24, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207LP3000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 19, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KARA ALVAREZ below.

NPI Profile for
KARA A. ALVAREZ

NPI Number
1376660217
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KARA A. ALVAREZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2425 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817-2215
Phone: (916) 453-2191 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
10101 Double R Blvd
Reno, NV 89521-3149
Phone: (775) 982-4090
Fax: (775) 982-6271
1495 Mill St
Reno, NV 89502-1479
Phone: (775) 982-4090
Fax: (775) 982-6271
343 Elm St Ste 100
Reno, NV 89503-4504
Phone: (775) 336-6900
Fax: (775) 336-6911
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 19, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207LP3000X
- Anesthesiology / Pediatric Anesthesiology (Primary)
CA 137079

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KARA ALVAREZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1155 MILL STREET
      RENO, NV 89502
    • RENOWN SOUTH MEADOWS MEDICAL CENTER
      10101 DOUBLE R BLVD
      RENO, NV 89521

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