JORGE ALVAREZ CRNA
NPI 1114099561
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Mcallen, TX

Active since November 14, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
95.42/100
CMS Quality Rating
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 3, MCALLEN, TX 78503(956) 631-7202(956) 631-3026 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Jorge Alvarez Crna NPPES

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

JORGE ALVAREZ CRNA (NPI 1114099561) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Mcallen, Texas, licensed in Texas (733927) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114099561
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJORGE ALVAREZCredential: CRNA
Location Address1309 E RIDGE RD STE 3Mcallen, TX 78503-1518
Mailing AddressPo Box 6746Mcallen, TX 78502-6746 · (956) 682-4151 · Fax (956) 682-4154
Fax(956) 631-3026
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 2012
✔ NPI 1114099561 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 733927
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 3, Mcallen, TX 78503

Other Identifiers 6

Other89488UTX · Bcbs
Medicaid187395203TX
Medicare PIN8K6133TX
Medicare PIN8F9556TX
Medicaid187395202TX
Other88921UTX · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jorge Alvarez Crna 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 ID4183724651
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070712000582

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Jorge Alvarez reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 3
Mcallen, TX 78503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
5501 S MCCOLL RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 114 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2101 PEASE ST
Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 75 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2500 WILCREST DR STE 300-3481
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 89 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
11801 SOUTH FWY
Burleson, TX 76028
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 429 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
7341 N 1ST ST STE 106
Fresno, CA 93720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 37 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt 01844
Anesthesia for blood flow shunt placement or revision ensures comfort during the procedure. It involves medication to numb or induce sleep, preventing pain or discomfort. It's safe, monitored by professionals, and tailored to individual needs.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville

Acute Care Hospitals · Brownsville, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450028
Location1040 W Jefferson StBrownsville, TX 78520 · Cameron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78503 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

95.42/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality95.72
Improvement Activities40
Cost81.58

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 3
MCALLEN, TX 78503

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 Jorge Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jorge Alvarez is 1114099561. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2006.

Where is Jorge Alvarez located?

Jorge Alvarez practices at 1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 3, Mcallen, TX 78503. The listed phone number is (956) 631-7202.

What is Jorge Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Jorge Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jorge Alvarez 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jorge Alvarez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jorge Alvarez reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Jorge E Alvarez Crna PLLC (Mcallen, TX), Mcallen Anesthesia Consultants, PA (Edinburg, TX), Harlingen Anesthesia Associates (Harlingen, TX), Xenon Medical Of Texas PLLC (Houston, TX), Northstar Anesthesia II PA (Burleson, TX) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Jorge Alvarez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jorge Alvarez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CHRISTUS Health Plan list Jorge Alvarez as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Jorge Alvarez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jorge Alvarez is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jorge Alvarez was last updated on March 27, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.