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LUIS FELIPE ALVAREZ
NPI 1477916708
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Edinburg, TX

Active since April 04, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5223 S MCCOLL RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 629-0803(888) 894-2174 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Luis Felipe Alvarez NPPES

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

LUIS FELIPE ALVAREZ (NPI 1477916708) is an individual rheumatology provider in Edinburg, Texas, licensed in Texas (ME98571) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477916708
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameLUIS FELIPE ALVAREZ
Location Address5223 S MCCOLL RDEdinburg, TX 78539-7861
Mailing Address10 Calle CasiaSan Juan, PR 00921-3200 · (787) 641-7582 · Fax (787) 641-4561
Phone(956) 629-0803
Fax(888) 894-2174
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 2026
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1477916708 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in TX · ME98571
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
5223 S MCCOLL RD, Edinburg, TX 78539
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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

Luis Felipe Alvarez 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 ID3274939996
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240705000109
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number450869
Location5501 South MccollEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78539 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 3

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

REYNA ALEJANDRA CHAVARRI MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
5223 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 627-0803
EDITH FLORES MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5223 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 627-0803
NAIARA M ALVAREZ MD PA
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
5223 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 627-0803

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 Luis Felipe Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luis Felipe Alvarez is 1477916708. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2016.

Where is Luis Felipe Alvarez located?

Luis Felipe Alvarez practices at 5223 S Mccoll Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539. The listed phone number is (956) 629-0803.

What is Luis Felipe Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Luis Felipe Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luis Felipe 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.

What insurance does Luis Felipe Alvarez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Luis Felipe 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 Luis Felipe Alvarez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Luis Felipe Alvarez is affiliated with Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luis Felipe Alvarez was last updated on August 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 days 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.