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MICHAEL A ALVAREZ LCSW
NPI 1740027507
Social Worker - Clinical in New Braunfels, TX

Active since July 10, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130(574) 546-1900(574) 546-1999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 6, 2026, Jul 22, 2024, Jul 10, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Michael A Alvarez Lcsw NPPES

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

MICHAEL A ALVAREZ LCSW (NPI 1740027507) is an individual clinical provider in New Braunfels, Texas, licensed in Texas (67810) and active in the NPI registry since July 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Garland, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740027507
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL A ALVAREZCredential: LCSW
Location Address631 LAKEVIEW BLVDNew Braunfels, TX 78130-4017
Mailing Address11843 Braesview Apt 615San Antonio, TX 78213-4820 · (210) 410-4547
Phone(574) 546-1900
Fax(574) 546-1999
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1740027507 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 67810
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD, New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1675 Town Square Blvd Ste 200Garland, TX 75040-2991 · Phone (210) 410-4547

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Harbor Health, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael A Alvarez Lcsw 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 ID7911445697
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240813001174
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Alvarez reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Guidestar Eldercare Neuro-Psychiatric Group - Texas PA
240 mi
Internal Medicine
675 TOWN SQUARE BLVD STE 200
Garland, TX 75040
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 25 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588233233 (574) 546-1900
Grow Healthcare Group PA
1,130 mi
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,573 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Psychotherapy, 30 minutes 90832
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 30-minute session, the therapist helps you explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to better understand yourself and manage life's challenges.
319 services66 patients
Psychiatric services complicated by communication factor 90785
Psychiatric services complicated by communication factors involve mental health care for individuals who have challenges with communication. This can include language barriers, speech disorders, or cognitive impairments. The process involves tailored strategies to ensure effective communication and appropriate mental health care.
121 services38 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78130 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 20

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

MEGAN NIX
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Guadalupe County (574) 546-1900
GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD
Skilled Nursing Facility
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Guadalupe County (830) 625-6291
BIANCA LYNN JIMENEZ PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Guadalupe County (830) 625-6291
LINDSAY SPIERS OTR
Occupational Therapist
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Guadalupe County (830) 625-6291
LAUREN GOLDMAN
Speech-Language Pathologist
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Guadalupe County (830) 625-6291
HILLTOP PHARMACY INC
Pharmacy (Long Term Care Pharmacy)
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Guadalupe County (830) 627-0069
MARIO ALBERTO MELGOZA M.S. OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Guadalupe County (830) 625-6291
PAIGE NOWLIN HIGH
Speech-Language Pathologist
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Guadalupe County (830) 625-6291

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 Michael Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Alvarez is 1740027507. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2024.

Where is Michael Alvarez located?

Michael Alvarez practices at 631 Lakeview Blvd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The listed phone number is (574) 546-1900.

What is Michael Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Michael Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Michael Alvarez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Alvarez reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Guidestar Eldercare Neuro-Psychiatric Group - Texas PA (Garland, TX) and Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michael Alvarez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Alvarez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Harbor Health and Molina Healthcare list Michael 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 Michael Alvarez was last updated on April 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.