JOEL DAVID ALVAREZ MD
NPI 1255967204
Family Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since March 20, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
10510 GRAVELLY LAKE DR SW, TACOMA, WA 98499(253) 589-7030 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Joel David Alvarez Md NPPES

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

JOEL DAVID ALVAREZ MD (NPI 1255967204) is an individual family medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MDMD61328554) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center, and is a graduate of Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255967204
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJOEL DAVID ALVAREZCredential: MD
Location Address10510 GRAVELLY LAKE DR SWTacoma, WA 98499-5036
Mailing Address1148 Broadway Ste 100Tacoma, WA 98402-3518 · (253) 589-7030
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMeharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2023
NPI 1255967204 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in WA · MDMD61328554
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
10510 GRAVELLY LAKE DR SW, Tacoma, WA 98499

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Joel David Alvarez Md 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 ID4486072063
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231113001908
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98499 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
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
10510 GRAVELLY LAKE DR SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Clinic/Center (Community Health)
10510 GRAVELLY LAKE DR SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Internal Medicine
10510 GRAVELLY LAKE DR SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Community Health Worker
10510 GRAVELLY LAKE DR SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Dental Hygienist
10510 GRAVELLY LAKE DR SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Family Medicine
10510 GRAVELLY LAKE DR SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Registered Nurse
10510 GRAVELLY LAKE DR SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Dentist (General Practice)
10510 GRAVELLY LAKE DR SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

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 Joel Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Alvarez is 1255967204. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2020.

Where is Joel Alvarez located?

Joel Alvarez practices at 10510 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Tacoma, WA 98499. The listed phone number is (253) 589-7030.

What is Joel Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Joel Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel 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 Joel Alvarez accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Joel 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 Joel Alvarez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joel Alvarez is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Alvarez was last updated on September 19, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.