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DR. DEX THOMAS ALVAREZ D.C.
NPI 1417290859
Chiropractor in Tampa, FL

Active since April 04, 2013Accepts Medicare Assignment
1502 S MACDILL AVE, TAMPA, FL 33629(813) 251-0246(813) 254-5293 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Dex Thomas Alvarez D.c. NPPES

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

DR. DEX THOMAS ALVAREZ D.C. (NPI 1417290859) is an individual chiropractor in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (CH10858) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is a graduate of National College Of Chiropractic (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417290859
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DEX THOMAS ALVAREZCredential: D.C.
Location Address1502 S MACDILL AVETampa, FL 33629-5214
Mailing Address1502 S Macdill AveTampa, FL 33629-5214 · (813) 251-0246 · Fax (813) 254-5293
Phone(813) 251-0246
Fax(813) 254-5293
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNational College Of ChiropracticGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2013
✔ NPI 1417290859 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · CH10858
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
1502 S MACDILL AVE, Tampa, FL 33629
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Dex Thomas Alvarez D.c. 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 ID4789827643
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130826000683

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Palma Ceia Chiropractic And Wellness Center LLC
Same address
Chiropractor
1502 S MACDILL AVE
Tampa, FL 33629
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588001796 (813) 251-0246

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

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.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
842 services52 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

DR. ELLIOT DAVID SHERMAN D.C.
Chiropractor
1502 S MACDILL AVE
TAMPA, FL 33629
Hillsborough County (813) 563-0683
DR. ANDREW JOHN WILLIS DC
Chiropractor
1502 S MACDILL AVE
TAMPA, FL 33629
Hillsborough County (813) 251-0246
ANTI-AGING & WELLNESS MEDICAL CENTER
Family Medicine
1502 S MACDILL AVE
TAMPA, FL 33629
Hillsborough County (813) 253-3223
PALMA CEIA CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER LLC
Chiropractor
1502 S MACDILL AVE
TAMPA, FL 33629
Hillsborough County (813) 251-0246
DC ANCILLARY SOLUTIONS, LLC
Clinic/Center
1502 S MACDILL AVE
TAMPA, FL 33629
Hillsborough County (813) 563-0683

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 Dex Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dex Alvarez is 1417290859. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2013.

Where is Dex Alvarez located?

Dex Alvarez practices at 1502 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629. The listed phone number is (813) 251-0246.

What is Dex Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Dex Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dex 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 organization bills Medicare for Dex Alvarez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dex Alvarez reassigns Medicare benefits to Palma Ceia Chiropractic And Wellness Center LLC (Tampa, FL). 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 Dex Alvarez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dex Alvarez accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Providence Health Plan and 2 other insurers list Dex 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dex Alvarez was last updated on April 4, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.