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: August 16, 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 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
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

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

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.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Skilled Nursing Facility
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Physical Therapy Assistant
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Occupational Therapist
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Speech-Language Pathologist
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Pharmacy (Long Term Care Pharmacy)
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Occupational Therapist
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Speech-Language Pathologist
631 LAKEVIEW BLVD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130

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.

What insurance does Michael Alvarez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare 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 4 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.