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DR. RICHARD BENJAMIN ALVAREZ DDS
NPI 1700290053
Dentist in Ozark, MO

Active since June 15, 2014PECOS Enrolled

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Benjamin Alvarez Dds NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD BENJAMIN ALVAREZ DDS (NPI 1700290053) is an individual dentist in Ozark, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2014018213) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700290053
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy122300000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD BENJAMIN ALVAREZCredential: DDS
Location Address600 N 3RD STOzark, MO 65721
Mailing Address345 Shores PkwyRogersville, MO 65742-7704 · (417) 737-3345
Phone(417) 581-3400
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 2018
✔ NPI 1700290053 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers
Taxonomy Code122300000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2014018213
Definition
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
600 N 3RD ST, Ozark, MO 65721
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1515 Bee Creek RdBranson, MO 65616-7734 · Phone (417) 336-8478
Location 214303 State Highway 38Marshfield, MO 65706-8952 · Phone (417) 859-0711

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Benjamin Alvarez Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65721 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
$81.64 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$65.71 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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.

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.

DR. CHERYL DONCELLA HALEY DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
600 N 3RD ST
OZARK, MO 65721
Christian County (417) 581-6111
FINLEY RIVER DENTAL LLC
Clinic/Center (Dental)
600 N 3RD ST
OZARK, MO 65721
Christian County (417) 581-3400
DR. JUSTIN WAYNE DENNEY DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
600 N 3RD ST
OZARK, MO 65721
Christian County (417) 581-3400

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 Richard Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Alvarez is 1700290053. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2014.

Where is Richard Alvarez located?

Richard Alvarez practices at 600 N 3rd St, Ozark, MO 65721. The listed phone number is (417) 581-3400.

What is Richard Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Is Richard Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Alvarez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Richard Alvarez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Humana list Richard 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Alvarez was last updated on June 13, 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.