HEATHER ALVAREZ LCSW
NPI 1194487884
Social Worker - Clinical in Albuquerque, NM

Active since October 10, 2021PECOS Enrolled
5400 GIBSON BLVD SE STE 4, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108(505) 254-4500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 26, 2022, Sep 23, 2022, Oct 10, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Heather Alvarez Lcsw NPPES

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

HEATHER ALVAREZ LCSW (NPI 1194487884) is an individual clinical provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (SWB-2022-0370) and active in the NPI registry since October 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194487884
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER ALVAREZCredential: LCSW
Location Address5400 GIBSON BLVD SE STE 4Albuquerque, NM 87108-5181
Mailing Address5400 Gibson Blvd Se Ste 4Albuquerque, NM 87108-5181 · (505) 254-4500
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 26, 2022
✔ NPI 1194487884 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in NM · SWB-2022-0370
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
Also ListedSocial WorkerTaxonomy 104100000X
5400 GIBSON BLVD SE STE 4, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Heather Alvarez Lcsw is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Alvarez reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Psychiatric Hospital
5400 GIBSON BLVD SE, 4TH FLOOR
Albuquerque, NM 87108
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinical
1209 MOUNTAIN ROAD PL NE # 5917
Albuquerque, NM 87110
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87108 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5400 GIBSON BLVD SE STE 4
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
Social Worker
5400 GIBSON BLVD SE STE 4
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
Social Worker (Clinical)
5400 GIBSON BLVD SE STE 4
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
5400 GIBSON BLVD SE STE 4
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108

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 Heather Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Alvarez is 1194487884. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2021.

Where is Heather Alvarez located?

Heather Alvarez practices at 5400 Gibson Blvd SE Ste 4, Albuquerque, NM 87108. The listed phone number is (505) 254-4500.

What is Heather Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Heather Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Alvarez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Heather Alvarez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Alvarez reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Haven Behavioral Services Of Albuquerque, LLC (Albuquerque, NM) and Mindset Healing LLC (Albuquerque, NM). 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 Heather Alvarez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Alvarez accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Heather 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 Heather Alvarez was last updated on September 26, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.