LUIS ALVAREZ MD – NPI #1487685368
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

LUIS ALVAREZ is a physician located in PALO ALTO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1487685368 to LUIS ALVAREZ on July 06, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on May 27, 2020. 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 LUIS ALVAREZ below.

NPI Profile for
LUIS ALVAREZ

NPI Number
1487685368
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LUIS ALVAREZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301-2302
Phone: (650) 328-8385 Fax: (650) 328-0286
Mailing address
325 DISTEL CIR
LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-1408
Phone: (650) 321-4121 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 27, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for LUIS ALVAREZ

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCAGR0002540
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 CA A69276

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1998
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
LUIS ALVAREZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SEQUOIA HOSPITAL
      170 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS
      REDWOOD CITY, CA 94062
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FMC FREMONT
      39505 PASEO PADRE PARKWAY
      FREMONT, CA 94538
    • SATELLITE HEALTHCARE INC
      1125 INDUSTRIAL RD SUITE G
      SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
    • SATELLITE HEALTHCARE MOUNTAIN VIEW LLC
      247 WEST EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 100
      MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
    • WELLBOUND OF MENLO PARK LLC
      39510 PASEO PADRE PKWY, SUITE 100
      FREMONT, CA 94538

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