RUDY ALVAREZ M.D.
NPI 1417118589
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Harlingen, TX

Q: What is Rudy Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rudy Alvarez is 1417118589. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2008.

Q: What is Rudy Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rudy Alvarez was last updated on January 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since June 21, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2101 PEASE ST, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 389-6565 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

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About Rudy Alvarez M.d. NPPES

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

RUDY ALVAREZ M.D. (NPI 1417118589) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Harlingen, Texas, licensed in Texas (P1259) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Mcallen.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417118589

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X

Provider Legal NameRUDY ALVAREZCredential: M.D.

Location Address2101 PEASE STHarlingen, TX 78550-8307

Mailing AddressPo Box 5730Belfast, ME 04915-5700 · (888) 402-7256

Phone(956) 389-6565

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateJune 21, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 2026

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2026

✔ NPI 1417118589 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X

License✔ Licensed in TX · P1259

Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

2101 PEASE ST, Harlingen, TX 78550

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1301 W Expressway 83, Pathology DepartmentMcAllen, TX 78503-3045 · Phone (956) 632-4252

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rudy Alvarez M.d. 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 ID1658537063

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120730000075

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305

A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.

89 services58 patients

Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 88312

This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.

22 services17 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88304

A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Harlingen, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450033

Location2101 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78550 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 20

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

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