MS. MELISSA ALVAREZ PA-C, PHARMD
NPI 1144390915
Physician Assistant in Othello, WA
Active since November 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
About Ms. Melissa Alvarez Pa-c, Pharmd NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MS. MELISSA ALVAREZ PA-C, PHARMD (NPI 1144390915) is an individual physician assistant in Othello, Washington, licensed in Washington (PA10004689) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2003).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1144390915
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. MELISSA ALVAREZCredential: PA-C, PHARMD
Location Address1515 E COLUMBIA STOthello, WA 99344-1846
Mailing Address1515 E Columbia StOthello, WA 99344-1846 · (509) 488-5256 · Fax (509) 488-9939
Phone(509) 488-5256
Fax(509) 488-9939
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 3, 2021
✔ NPI 1144390915 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses 2
★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · PA10004689
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPharmacistTaxonomy 183500000X · License PH00056880 (WA)
1515 E COLUMBIA ST, Othello, WA 99344
Other Identifiers 2
Other0142154WA · Wa State Dl&i #
Medicaid8416547WA
Accepted Insurance
The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
✔
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Ms. Melissa Alvarez Pa-c, Pharmd 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 ID547214223
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050304000736
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99344 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Appropriate Testing for Children with Pharyngitis
Percentage of children 3-18 years of age who were diagnosed with pharyngitis, ordered an antibiotic and received a group A streptococcus (strep) test for the episode
1%69 patients
Appropriate Treatment for Children with Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
Percentage of children 3 months-18 years of age who were diagnosed with upper respiratory infection (URI) and were not dispensed an antibiotic prescription on or three days after the episode
73%99 patients
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
57%269 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
74%787 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
37%454 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool
The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit
Patients 4MonthsOfEnd: 60% · 83 patients
Patients 4MonthsOfStart: 76% · 86 patients
60%75 patients
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
47%250 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
43%250 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
96%250 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%2,377 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%6,702 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
1%150 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
0%775 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
95%1,728 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
26%3,286 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
69%150 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
49%1,378 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
32%1,256 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
40%1,706 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 660 patients
Patients tobacco: 98% · 660 patients
65%20 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
98%3,286 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%3,286 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
82%170 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 16% · 150 patients
37%150 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
1%3,286 patients
Weight Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents
Percentage of patients 3-17 years of age who had an outpatient visit with a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and who had evidence of the following during the measurement period. Three rates are reported.
Patients nutrition: 25% · 1,227 patients
Patients physicalActivity: 34% · 1,227 patients
100%1,227 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
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.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
1515 E COLUMBIA ST
OTHELLO, WA 99344
OTHELLO, WA 99344
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1515 E COLUMBIA ST
OTHELLO, WA 99344
OTHELLO, WA 99344
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 Melissa Alvarez's NPI number?
The NPI number for Melissa Alvarez is 1144390915. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2006.
Where is Melissa Alvarez located?
Melissa Alvarez practices at 1515 E Columbia St, Othello, WA 99344. The listed phone number is (509) 488-5256.
What is Melissa Alvarez's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.
Is Melissa Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Melissa 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.
What insurance does Melissa Alvarez accept?
Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Melissa 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Melissa Alvarez was last updated on May 3, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# Ms. Melissa Alvarez, PA-C, PHARMD · NPI 1144390915
Physician Assistant physician in Othello, Washington. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since November 9, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1144390915 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** November 9, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Physician Assistant · taxonomy 363A00000X
- **State license:** PA10004689 (Washington)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1515 E COLUMBIA ST, Othello, WA 99344-1846
- **Phone:** (509) 488-5256 · **Fax:** (509) 488-9939
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2003
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 3, 2021
- **Other identifiers:** Other 0142154 (WA); Medicaid 8416547 (WA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1144390915) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.