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DR. SONIA ALVAREZ MD
NPI 1538114285
Internal Medicine in El Paso, TX

Active since May 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1387 GEORGE DIETER DR, EL PASO, TX 79936(915) 275-0224(915) 275-0225 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 3, 2023, Jun 13, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Sonia Alvarez Md NPPES

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

DR. SONIA ALVAREZ MD (NPI 1538114285) is an individual internal medicine provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (M2244) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center Of El Paso, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538114285
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SONIA ALVAREZCredential: MD
Location Address1387 GEORGE DIETER DREl Paso, TX 79936-7410
Mailing Address1387 George Dieter DrEl Paso, TX 79936-7410 · (915) 275-0224 · Fax (915) 275-0225
Phone(915) 275-0224
Fax(915) 275-0225
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1538114285 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M2244
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1387 GEORGE DIETER DR, El Paso, TX 79936
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid186724403TX
Other378713YLPSTX · Wellmed Ptan
MedicaidP00378775TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Community Health Choice and more.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

Dr. Sonia 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.

PECOS PAC ID1254312168
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060217000562
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 2

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.

Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
24 services11 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
24 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center Of El Paso

Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450024
Location4815 Alameda AveEl Paso, TX 79905 · El Paso County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79936 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 2

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

MS. STEFANY ANDUJO FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1387 GEORGE DIETER DR
EL PASO, TX 79936
El Paso County (915) 275-0224
ELIZABETH RUBIO FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1387 GEORGE DIETER DR
EL PASO, TX 79936
El Paso County (915) 275-0224

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 Sonia Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sonia Alvarez is 1538114285. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006.

Where is Sonia Alvarez located?

Sonia Alvarez practices at 1387 George Dieter Dr, El Paso, TX 79936. The listed phone number is (915) 275-0224.

What is Sonia Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Sonia Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sonia 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 Sonia Alvarez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Community Health Choice and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Sonia 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 Sonia Alvarez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sonia Alvarez is affiliated with University Medical Center Of El Paso.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sonia Alvarez was last updated on May 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.