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DR. PRAXEDES EDUARDO ALVAREZ M.D.
NPI 1609837285
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Ponce, PR

Active since March 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2916 EMILIO FAGOT, SUITE 1, PONCE, PR 00716(787) 842-2802 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Praxedes Eduardo Alvarez M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PRAXEDES EDUARDO ALVAREZ M.D. (NPI 1609837285) is an individual nephrology provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (8015) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Menonita Guayama, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609837285
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. PRAXEDES EDUARDO ALVAREZCredential: M.D.
Location Address2916 EMILIO FAGOT, SUITE 1Ponce, PR 00716-3611
Mailing AddressPo Box 331124Ponce, PR 00733-1124 · (787) 842-2802
Phone(787) 842-2802
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 2018
✔ NPI 1609837285 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 8015
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

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. Praxedes Eduardo 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 ID5991954000
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121005000094
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.

Hospital Menonita Guayama

Acute Care Hospitals · Guayama, PR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400048
LocationAve. Pedro Albizu Campos Urb. La HaciendaGuayama, PR 00785 · Guayanilla County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00716 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
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.24 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $25.06 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier20 claims3,900 services$0.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier33 claims33 services$11.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Praxedes Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Praxedes Alvarez is 1609837285. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2006.

Where is Praxedes Alvarez located?

Praxedes Alvarez practices at 2916 Emilio Fagot Suite 1, Ponce, PR 00716. The listed phone number is (787) 842-2802.

What is Praxedes Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Praxedes Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Praxedes 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.

Is Praxedes Alvarez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Praxedes Alvarez is affiliated with Hospital Menonita Guayama.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Praxedes Alvarez was last updated on April 9, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.