DR. SANDRA ALVARADO OD
NPI 1407474711
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since July 13, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8751 HIGHWAY 6 S UNIT A, HOUSTON, TX 77083(281) 498-1381 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 5, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 5, 2020, Jul 13, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Sandra Alvarado Od NPPES

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

DR. SANDRA ALVARADO OD (NPI 1407474711) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (9996TG) and active in the NPI registry since July 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407474711
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SANDRA ALVARADOCredential: OD
Location Address8751 HIGHWAY 6 S UNIT AHouston, TX 77083-6468
Mailing Address15619 Jessie Parker RdSugar Land, TX 77498-1846 · (281) 837-9807
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 5, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 5, 2020
NPI 1407474711 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in TX · 9996TG
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License 9996TG (TX)
Also ListedOptometrist · PediatricsTaxonomy 152WP0200X · License 9996TG (TX)
8751 HIGHWAY 6 S UNIT A, Houston, TX 77083

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

Dr. Sandra Alvarado Od 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 ID1254741853
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201111000757
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77083 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 2

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

Optometrist
8751 HIGHWAY 6 S UNIT A
HOUSTON, TX 77083
Optometrist
8751 HIGHWAY 6 S UNIT A
HOUSTON, TX 77083

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 Sandra Alvarado's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sandra Alvarado is 1407474711. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2020.

Where is Sandra Alvarado located?

Sandra Alvarado practices at 8751 Highway 6 S Unit A, Houston, TX 77083. The listed phone number is (281) 498-1381.

What is Sandra Alvarado's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Sandra Alvarado enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sandra Alvarado 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 Sandra Alvarado accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and Providence Health Plan list Sandra Alvarado 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 Sandra Alvarado was last updated on November 5, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.