ENRIQUE ALFARO M.D.
NPI 1184606279
Hospitalist in St George, UT

Active since November 15, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, ST GEORGE, UT 84790(435) 688-4700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Enrique Alfaro M.d. NPPES

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

ENRIQUE ALFARO M.D. (NPI 1184606279) is an individual hospitalist provider in St George, Utah, licensed in Utah (172907-1205) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mesa View Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184606279
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameENRIQUE ALFAROCredential: M.D.
Location Address1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DRSt George, UT 84790-2123
Mailing AddressPo Box 27128Salt Lake City, UT 84127-0128
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2026
NPI 1184606279 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in UT · 172907-1205
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 10328 (NV), 172907-1205 (UT)
1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, St George, UT 84790

Other Identifiers 2

OtherPIN#37972NV · Enrique Alfaro, Md
Medicaid811598AZ

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Enrique Alfaro M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2567493042
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051128000419
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 8

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
437 services222 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
120 services120 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
116 services115 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
43 services40 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
41 services40 patients
Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 70 minutes 99235
This service involves a brief hospital stay for a moderate health issue. You'll be admitted and discharged on the same day, typically within 50 minutes. It's a quick, efficient way to receive necessary care and medical attention.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mesa View Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Mesquite, NV
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number291307
Location1299 Bertha Howe AvenueMesquite, NV 89027 · Clark County
Emergency services

Cedar City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cedar City, UT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460007
Location1303 North Main StreetCedar City, UT 84721 · Iron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St. George Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · St George, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460021
Location1380 East Medical Center DriveSt George, UT 84790 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84790 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
$125.70 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $31.42 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.35 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $24.08 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
58%1,298 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
57%844 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%
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
7%170 patients1/55-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.
96%8,714 patients4/55-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…
48%687 patients3/55-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.
99%339 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.
46%1,688 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
30%1,646 patients2/55-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
31%1,279 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
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…
100%1,688 patients5/55-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…
14%1,688 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
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.
20%1,688 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$107.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers15 claims44 services$41.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers12 claims72 services$14.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$57.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers15 claims15 services$23.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier25 claims25 services$21.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Speech-Language Pathologist
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Physical Therapist
1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ST GEORGE, UT 84790
Anesthesiology
1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ST GEORGE, UT 84790
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ST GEORGE, UT 84790
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ST GEORGE, UT 84790
Nurse Practitioner
1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ST GEORGE, UT 84790
Social Worker
1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ST GEORGE, UT 84790
Pharmacist
1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ST GEORGE, UT 84790

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 Enrique Alfaro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Enrique Alfaro is 1184606279. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2005.

Where is Enrique Alfaro located?

Enrique Alfaro practices at 1380 E Medical Center Dr, St George, UT 84790. The listed phone number is (435) 688-4700.

What is Enrique Alfaro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Enrique Alfaro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Enrique Alfaro is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Enrique Alfaro accept?

Health plans from Select Health list Enrique Alfaro 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 Enrique Alfaro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Enrique Alfaro is affiliated with Mesa View Regional Hospital, Cedar City Hospital and St. George Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Enrique Alfaro was last updated on March 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.