PAUL MICHAEL ALVAREZ MD
NPI 1295296085
Orthopaedic Surgery in Columbus, OH
About Paul Michael Alvarez Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
PAUL MICHAEL ALVAREZ MD (NPI 1295296085) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.145604) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2019).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
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
Paul Michael 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Paul Alvarez reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Columbus, OH 43210
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
- 1,230 clinicians in this Medicare group
Atlanta, GA 30322
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
- 4,840 clinicians in this Medicare group
Atlanta, GA 30303
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
- 2,681 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 2
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Ohio State University State Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OHPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43210 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
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.
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
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 Paul Alvarez's NPI number?
The NPI number for Paul Alvarez is 1295296085. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2019.
Where is Paul Alvarez located?
Paul Alvarez practices at 300 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210. The listed phone number is (614) 293-2663.
What is Paul Alvarez's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Paul Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Paul 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 Paul Alvarez's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Alvarez reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Osu Internal Medicine, LLC (Columbus, OH), The Emory Clinic Inc (Atlanta, GA) and Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc (Atlanta, GA). 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 Paul Alvarez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Paul Alvarez accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Paul 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 Paul Alvarez affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Paul Alvarez is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Paul Alvarez was last updated on July 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.
# Paul Michael Alvarez, MD · NPI 1295296085
Orthopaedic Surgery physician in Columbus, Ohio. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 26, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1295296085 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 26, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery · taxonomy 207X00000X
- **State license:** 35.145604 (Ohio)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 300 W 10TH AVE, Columbus, OH 43210-1280
- **Phone:** (614) 293-2663 · **Fax:** (614) 293-2053
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Osu Internal Medicine, LLC (NPI 1740231448, Columbus, OH); The Emory Clinic Inc (NPI 1396798229, Atlanta, GA); Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc (NPI 1063452381, Atlanta, GA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2019
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 21, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1295296085) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.