ROBERTO D. ALVAREZ M.D. – NPI #1225071467
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ROBERTO ALVAREZ is a physician located in AIBONITO, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225071467 to ROBERTO ALVAREZ on June 14, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 ROBERTO ALVAREZ below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERTO D. ALVAREZ

NPI Number
1225071467
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERTO D. ALVAREZ
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
EDIF. PROFESIONAL HOSPITAL MENONITA SUITE 201
BOX 1379
AIBONITO, PR 00705-1379
Phone: (787) 735-8998 Fax: (787) 735-7135
Mailing address
PO BOX 2023
AIBONITO, PR 00705-2023
Phone: (787) 735-8998 Fax: (787) 735-7135
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)		 PR 6930

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
ROBERTO ALVAREZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MENNONITE GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
      CALLE JOSE C VASQUEZ BO. CAONILLAS
      AIBONITO, PR 00705

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