Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Palo Alto, CA
- NPI 1487685368
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 328-8385
fax (650) 328-0286 - Mailing address
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325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 27, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A69276
- Medicaid
- CA #GR0002540
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487685368. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
8,636
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$195,940
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0881 |
Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) | 7,560 | 16 | $3 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 329 | 169 | $110 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 316 | 181 | $155 | |
90962 |
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | 120 | 24 | $237 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 87 | 23 | $340 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 79 | 48 | $218 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 71 | 16 | $18 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 47 | 47 | $135 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 27 | 27 | $200 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Palo Alto Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 576. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$274,215
Transactions
381
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 145 | $118,696.82 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 47 | $47,569.45 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 71 | $33,814.23 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 42 | $29,598.01 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 38 | $19,004.00 | |
| Outset Medical INC | 2 | $11,891.73 | |
| Kyowa Kirin, INC. | 12 | $9,081.52 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 8 | $4,174.30 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 4 | $92.51 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 4 | $85.45 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $68.86 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $48.49 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $26.69 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 1 | $24.83 | |
| Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $19.60 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,071
Patients
298
Total drug cost
$56,652
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 141 | 45 | $2,526 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 140 | 36 | $1,543 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 100 | 29 | $1,451 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 97 | 32 | $1,240 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 82 | 22 | $999 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 74 | 19 | $622 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 71 | 29 | $502 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 59 | 17 | $976 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 55 | 11 | $772 |
| Prosol (Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1) | Brand | 54 | 0 | $6,918 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Luis Alvarez's medical specialty?
Dr. Luis Alvarez practices Nephrology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Luis Alvarez practice?
Dr. Luis Alvarez practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6503288385.
What is Dr. Luis Alvarez's NPI?
Dr. Luis Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487685368, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Luis Alvarez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Luis Alvarez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Luis Alvarez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (HCPCS J0881); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.