DR. NITZA I ALVAREZ TORRES M.D.
NPI 1659491983
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Lady Lake, FL

Active since March 30, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1501 N US HIGHWAY 441 STE 1106, LADY LAKE, FL 32159(352) 504-3500(352) 504-3388 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 24, 2026, Feb 24, 2021, Aug 18, 2016 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Nitza I Alvarez Torres M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NITZA I ALVAREZ TORRES M.D. (NPI 1659491983) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Lady Lake, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME108879) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659491983
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NITZA I ALVAREZ TORRESCredential: M.D.
Location Address1501 N US HIGHWAY 441 STE 1106Lady Lake, FL 32159-6800
Mailing Address1501 N Us Highway 441 Ste 1106Lady Lake, FL 32159-6800 · (787) 667-4517 · Fax (352) 504-3388
Fax(352) 504-3388
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Central Del Caribe Escuela De MedicinaGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 24, 2026
NPI 1659491983 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License Licensed in FL · ME108879
Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 243124 (NY)
1501 N US HIGHWAY 441 STE 1106, Lady Lake, FL 32159

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15571 E SR 44 Ste 502Wildwood, FL 34785-8282 · Phone (352) 504-3500 · Fax (352) 504-3388
Location 226218 US Highway 27 Ste 103Leesburg, FL 34748-1708 · Phone (352) 504-3500 · Fax (352) 504-3388

Other Identifiers 1

OtherEY474ZFL · Medicare Number

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

Dr. Nitza I Alvarez Torres 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 ID2860582632
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110527000067
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 47

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
2,415 services1,559 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
1,935 services1,766 patients
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days 93298
This procedure involves remotely monitoring your heart rhythm for up to 30 days. A small device will record your heart's activity, which can be accessed by your healthcare team. This aids in diagnosing any irregularities or issues with your heart function.
1,627 services212 patients
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg J2785
Regadenoson injection, 0.1 mg, is a medication used to help visualize the heart during a stress test. It works by increasing blood flow in the arteries of the heart. It's injected into a vein and is generally well-tolerated.
1,263 services318 patients
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93922
An ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your arteries. It helps in checking blood flow, identifying blockages, or detecting other abnormalities in your arteries.
1,138 services1,134 patients
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose A9500
Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi is a diagnostic test used to create images of your heart or breast tissues. It involves a safe radioactive substance injection that helps doctors to detect any abnormalities or changes in these tissues.
1,052 services527 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clermont, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100051
Location1900 Don Wickham DrClermont, FL 34711 · Lake County
Birthing friendly

Adventhealth Waterman

Acute Care Hospitals · Tavares, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number100057
Location1000 Waterman WayTavares, FL 32778 · Lake County
Birthing friendly

Uf Health Leesburg Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Leesburg, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100084
Location600 E Dixie AveLeesburg, FL 34748 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Villages Regional Hospital, The

Acute Care Hospitals · The Villages, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100290
Location1451 El Camino RealThe Villages, FL 32159 · Lake County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32159 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) seen within a 12 month period who were prescribed aspirin or clopidogrel
85%642 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%3,788 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
30%1,387 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
19%90 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antiplatelet
Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period, or who had an active…
79%690 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
91%69 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
67%780 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
55%1,625 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
76%1,069 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
99%780 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
25%780 patients2/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$14.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier28 claims28 services$66.45 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Specialist
1501 N US HIGHWAY 441 STE 1106
LADY LAKE, FL 32159
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1501 N US HIGHWAY 441 STE 1106
LADY LAKE, FL 32159
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1501 N US HIGHWAY 441 STE 1106
LADY LAKE, FL 32159
Nurse Practitioner
1501 N US HIGHWAY 441 STE 1106
LADY LAKE, FL 32159

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 Nitza Alvarez Torres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nitza Alvarez Torres is 1659491983. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2007.

Where is Nitza Alvarez Torres located?

Nitza Alvarez Torres practices at 1501 N Us Highway 441 Ste 1106, Lady Lake, FL 32159. The listed phone number is (352) 504-3500.

What is Nitza Alvarez Torres's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Nitza Alvarez Torres enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nitza Alvarez Torres 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 Nitza Alvarez Torres accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Health First Commercial Plans, Inc., Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and UnitedHealthcare list Nitza Alvarez Torres 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 Nitza Alvarez Torres affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nitza Alvarez Torres is affiliated with Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, Adventhealth Waterman, Uf Health Leesburg Hospital and Villages Regional Hospital, The.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nitza Alvarez Torres was last updated on April 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.