ALAN URBINA ALVAREZ M.D. – NPI #1316389711
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ALAN URBINA ALVAREZ is a physician located in LAKEWOOD, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316389711 to ALAN URBINA ALVAREZ on July 25, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jan 18, 2021. 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 ALAN URBINA ALVAREZ below.

NPI Profile for
ALAN URBINA ALVAREZ

NPI Number
1316389711
Enumeration Date

(about 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALAN URBINA ALVAREZ
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW STE 207
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499-3051
Phone: (253) 272-8664 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 18, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ALAN URBINA ALVAREZ

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDWA2141388
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
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)		 WA MD60930552

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW STE 207,
LAKEWOOD, WA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
ALAN URBINA ALVAREZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST CLARE HOSPITAL
      11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY S W
      LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
    • ST FRANCIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      34515 9TH AVENUE SOUTH
      FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
    • ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
      1717 SOUTH J STREET
      TACOMA, WA 98405

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