Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paola Alvarez, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · El Paso, TX
- NPI 1528200938
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1625 Medical Center Dr Lowr Level
El Paso, TX 799025005
(915) 546-9200 - Mailing address
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3000 N Halsted St, Suite 509
Chicago, IL 606575188
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 24, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #Q9113
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528200938. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
638
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$71,702
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 419 | 134 | $114 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 88 | 47 | $76 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 83 | 81 | $110 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 48 | 47 | $167 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 79 peers in this city , average services per provider: 145. This provider delivers 4.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
180
Patients
150
Total drug cost
$9,248
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 30 | 28 | $178 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 17 | 17 | $144 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 16 | 15 | $50 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 16 | 14 | $59 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 14 | 12 | $8,370 |
| Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) | Brand | 13 | 13 | $115 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 13 | 13 | $84 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 13 | 13 | $25 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 13 | 13 | $34 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 12 | 0 | $81 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paola Alvarez's medical specialty?
Dr. Paola Alvarez practices Internal Medicine Physician in El Paso, TX.
Where does Dr. Paola Alvarez practice?
Dr. Paola Alvarez practices at 1625 Medical Center Dr Lowr Level, El Paso, TX 799025005. Office phone: 9155469200.
What is Dr. Paola Alvarez's NPI?
Dr. Paola Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528200938, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paola Alvarez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paola Alvarez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paola Alvarez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.