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ALVARO H SANCHEZ
NPI 1316923105
Internal Medicine in San Antonio, TX

Active since December 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7219 CULEBRA RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251(210) 921-3800(210) 334-2861 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 7, 2026, Nov 6, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Alvaro H Sanchez NPPES

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

ALVARO H SANCHEZ (NPI 1316923105) is an individual internal medicine provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (W3213) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316923105
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameALVARO H SANCHEZ
Location Address7219 CULEBRA RDSan Antonio, TX 78251-1305
Mailing Address720 Pleasanton RdSan Antonio, TX 78214-1343 · (210) 921-3800 · Fax (210) 334-2861
Phone(210) 921-3800
Fax(210) 334-2861
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateDecember 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1316923105 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W3213
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
7219 CULEBRA RD, San Antonio, TX 78251
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Alvaro H Sanchez 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 ID5496899973
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260514004472
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alvaro Sanchez reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Gmg Health Systems Associates PA
9.6 mi
Family Medicine
720 PLEASANTON RD
San Antonio, TX 78214
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 125 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023030160 (210) 921-3800

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 78251 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 18

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

JENNIFER BARRERA PA
Physician Assistant
7219 CULEBRA RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
Bexar County (210) 509-2603
JUDY CANTU M.D.
Internal Medicine
7219 CULEBRA RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
Bexar County (210) 921-3800
MR. THOMAS WILLIAM LONGHWAY MPT
Physical Therapist
7219 CULEBRA RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
Bexar County (210) 509-2603
DR. DENISE TARVER D.O.
Family Medicine
7219 CULEBRA RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
Bexar County (210) 509-2603
JOSE ALBERTO BERMEA MD
Family Medicine
7219 CULEBRA RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
Bexar County (210) 921-3800
ANDREA GUTIERREZ DE VELASCO FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7219 CULEBRA RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
Bexar County (210) 509-2603
MRS. DEANNA RIDINGS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7219 CULEBRA RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
Bexar County (210) 921-3800
DR. ROJELIO ESTEVAN SOLANO D.C.
Chiropractor
7219 CULEBRA RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
Bexar County (210) 921-3800

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 Alvaro Sanchez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvaro Sanchez is 1316923105. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 22, 2005.

Where is Alvaro Sanchez located?

Alvaro Sanchez practices at 7219 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251. The listed phone number is (210) 921-3800.

What is Alvaro Sanchez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Alvaro Sanchez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alvaro Sanchez 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 organization bills Medicare for Alvaro Sanchez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alvaro Sanchez reassigns Medicare benefits to Gmg Health Systems Associates PA (San Antonio, TX). The 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 Alvaro Sanchez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alvaro Sanchez was last updated on May 7, 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.