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
- Primary practice
-
1531 Esplanade
Chico, CA 959263310
(530) 896-7455
fax (530) 896-1730 - Mailing address
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1423 Magnolia Ave
Chico, CA 959263226
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $17.71 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.