EDUARDO L. ALVAREZ M.D. – NPI #1316098544
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

EDUARDO ALVAREZ is a physician located in VILLE PLATTE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316098544 to EDUARDO ALVAREZ on January 15, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 02, 2026. 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 EDUARDO ALVAREZ below.

NPI Profile for
EDUARDO L. ALVAREZ

NPI Number
1316098544
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EDUARDO L. ALVAREZ
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
504 JACK MILLER RD
STE 9
VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586-5600
Phone: (337) 363-7228 Fax: (337) 363-6903
Mailing address
504 JACK MILLER RD STE 9
VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586-5600
Phone: (337) 363-7228 Fax: (337) 363-6903
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 02, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for EDUARDO ALVAREZ

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidLA1541028
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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 LA 023295

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
EDUARDO ALVAREZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BUNKIE GENERAL HOSPITAL
      427 EVERGREEN STREET
      BUNKIE, LA 71322
    • MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      800 E MAIN
      VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586
    • OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
      539 EAST PRUDHOMME STREET
      OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
    • OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC
      4801 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PARKWAY
      LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
    • SAVOY MEDICAL CENTER
      801 POINCIANA AVENUE
      MAMOU, LA 70554
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ACADIAN HOMECARE, LLC
      458 HEYMANN BLVD BLDG A
      LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
    • BUNKIE HOMECARE
      1123 SHIRLEY ROAD
      BUNKIE, LA 71322
    • EVANGELINE HOME HEALTH LLC
      3019 STAGG AVE
      BASILE, LA 70515
    • HOME HEALTH CARE 2000- OAKDALE
      114 NORTH 11TH STREET
      OAKDALE, LA 71463
    • STAT HOME HEALTH OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA, LLC
      1011 3RD AVE
      KINDER, LA 70648
  • NURSING HOME
    • PRAIRIE MANOR NURSING HOME
      1050 EDWIN ELLIOTT DRIVE
      PINE PRAIRIE, LA 70576
  • HOSPICE
    • GUARDIAN HOSPICE CARE,LLC
      5212 RUE VERDUN
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      800 E MAIN ST
      VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586

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