RAFAEL ALVAREZ MD
NPI 1487090858
Preventive Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Parkville, MO
About Rafael Alvarez Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
RAFAEL ALVAREZ MD (NPI 1487090858) is an individual obesity medicine provider in Parkville, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2022034246) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph, and is a graduate of University Of Michigan Medical School (2013).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
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
Rafael Alvarez Md 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.
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph
Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Joseph, MOPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64152 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
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.
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 Rafael Alvarez's NPI number?
The NPI number for Rafael Alvarez is 1487090858. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2013.
Where is Rafael Alvarez located?
Rafael Alvarez practices at 8035 N Mastern Ave, Parkville, MO 64152. The listed phone number is (786) 853-9356.
What is Rafael Alvarez's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Preventive Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 2083B0002X.
Is Rafael Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Rafael 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 Rafael Alvarez accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 5 other insurers list Rafael 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 Rafael Alvarez affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Rafael Alvarez is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Rafael Alvarez was last updated on January 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
