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DR. JAMES ALVA M.D.
NPI 1063890945
Emergency Medicine in San Jose, CA

Active since May 12, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
751 S BASCOM AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128(408) 455-3260 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. James Alva M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JAMES ALVA M.D. (NPI 1063890945) is an individual emergency medicine provider in San Jose, California, licensed in California (A153244) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in San Jose, and is a graduate of Albany Medical College Of Union University (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063890945
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES ALVACredential: M.D.
Location Address751 S BASCOM AVESan Jose, CA 95128-2699
Mailing Address388 Santana Row Apt 2507San Jose, CA 95128-2484 · (408) 455-3260
Phone(408) 455-3260
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbany Medical College Of Union UniversityGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2019
✔ NPI 1063890945 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A153244
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
751 S BASCOM AVE, San Jose, CA 95128
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1225 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116-1603 · Phone (408) 455-3260

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Alva M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3870845225
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181011002999
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
132 services132 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
109 services107 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
57 services57 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95128 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$106.47 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $26.61 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$121.77 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $30.44 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

80.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality67.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost46.5

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MS. TRANG N NGUYEN PHARM.D
Pharmacist
751 S BASCOM AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Santa Clara County (408) 885-2360
DR. ILANA TRAYNIS M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
751 S BASCOM AVE, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Santa Clara County (408) 885-6300
DR. ABBY KATHERINE SCURFIELD MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
751 S BASCOM AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Santa Clara County (408) 885-5000
GABRIELLE MINEHAN CCP
Perfusionist
751 S BASCOM AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Santa Clara County (408) 885-5000
PRIYA NIGAM MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
751 S BASCOM AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Santa Clara County (408) 885-5000
CAROLINE DENISON JORDAN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
751 S BASCOM AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Santa Clara County (408) 885-5000
MICHAEL NATHANSON MD, PHD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
751 S BASCOM AVE, CARDIAC SURGERY DEPT
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Santa Clara County (408) 885-5000
EAMONN PATRICK DUNPHY MD
Internal Medicine
751 S BASCOM AVE, RADIATION ONCOLOGY
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Santa Clara County (408) 885-4150

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Alva's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Alva is 1063890945. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2015.

Where is James Alva located?

James Alva practices at 751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. The listed phone number is (408) 455-3260.

What is James Alva's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Alva enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Alva is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Alva was last updated on September 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.