Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rafael Alvarez, MD

Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Parkville, MO

  • NPI 1487090858
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8035 N Mastern Ave
Parkville, MO 641524003
(786) 853-9356

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 5, 2026
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2083B0002X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2022034246

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487090858. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
146
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$14,788
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 110 83 $93
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 19 19 $125
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 17 17 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Parkville Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$926
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 7 $887.33
Novo Nordisk INC 2 $39.07

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$696
Food and Beverage
$218
Education
$13

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
198
Patients
73
Total drug cost
$3,832
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 122 32 $1,116
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 25 24 $485
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 23 17 $153
Enoxaparin Sodium Generic 14 0 $1,916
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 14 0 $162

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rafael Alvarez's medical specialty?
Dr. Rafael Alvarez practices Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician in Parkville, MO.
Where does Dr. Rafael Alvarez practice?
Dr. Rafael Alvarez practices at 8035 N Mastern Ave, Parkville, MO 641524003. Office phone: 7868539356.
What is Dr. Rafael Alvarez's NPI?
Dr. Rafael Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487090858, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rafael Alvarez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rafael Alvarez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rafael Alvarez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.