Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Francisco Alvarez, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Chico, CA

  • NPI 1588690648
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 74.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1531 Esplanade
Chico, CA 959263310
(530) 896-7455
fax (530) 896-1730
Mailing address
1423 Magnolia Ave
Chico, CA 959263226

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2007
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A811050
Medicaid
CA #00A811050

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588690648. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,956
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$193,641
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 1,126 416 $79
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 289 280 $115
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 218 134 $119
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 177 174 $174
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 69 69 $81
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 37 12 $49
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 26 21 $211
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 14 14 $130

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Chico Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 246. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $17.71

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
376
Patients
263
Total drug cost
$17,005
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 37 24 $461
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 36 23 $237
Carvedilol Generic 33 18 $247
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 31 18 $178
Prednisone Generic 29 28 $96
Furosemide Generic 28 23 $85
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 26 15 $967
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 22 13 $257
Potassium Chloride Generic 22 14 $836
Cephalexin Generic 20 20 $207

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Francisco Alvarez's medical specialty?
Dr. Francisco Alvarez practices Hospitalist Physician in Chico, CA.
Where does Dr. Francisco Alvarez practice?
Dr. Francisco Alvarez practices at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 959263310. Office phone: 5308967455.
What is Dr. Francisco Alvarez's NPI?
Dr. Francisco Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588690648, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Francisco Alvarez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Francisco Alvarez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Francisco Alvarez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.