DR. FERNANDO ALVAREZ M.D.
NPI 1801804901
Internal Medicine in Redding, CA

Active since August 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
1832 BUENAVENTURA BLVD, SUITE C, REDDING, CA 96001(530) 242-4682 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Fernando Alvarez M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FERNANDO ALVAREZ M.D. (NPI 1801804901) is an individual internal medicine provider in Redding, California, licensed in California (G71517) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801804901
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FERNANDO ALVAREZCredential: M.D.
Location Address1832 BUENAVENTURA BLVD, SUITE CRedding, CA 96001-3828
Mailing Address1832 Buenaventura Blvd, Suite CRedding, CA 96001-3828 · (530) 242-4682
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 2009
NPI 1801804901 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in CA · G71517
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License G71517 (CA)
1832 BUENAVENTURA BLVD, Redding, CA 96001

Other Identifiers 4

Other110182090CA · Railroad Medicare Number
Medicare UPINF36718CA
OtherG71517CA · Medical Lisence
Medicaid00G715170CA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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. Fernando 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 ID8426948951
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080707000505
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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
762 services329 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
369 services209 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
249 services246 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
81 services81 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
38 services38 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
28 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96001 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
$133.94 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $33.48 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.36 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

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.

72.02/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality61.76
Improvement Activities40
Cost46.72

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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
4 suppliers31 claims31 services$17.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers26 claims26 services$780.62 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
5 suppliers57 claims57 services$89.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$31.94 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 5

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

Internal Medicine
1832 BUENAVENTURA BLVD, STE C
REDDING, CA 96001
Pediatrics
1832 BUENAVENTURA BLVD, SUITE A
REDDING, CA 96001
Pediatrics
1832 BUENAVENTURA BLVD, SUITE B
REDDING, CA 96001
Internal Medicine
1832 BUENAVENTURA BLVD, SUITE C
REDDING, CA 96001
Pediatrics
1832 BUENAVENTURA BLVD, STE C
REDDING, CA 96001

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 Fernando Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fernando Alvarez is 1801804901. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2006.

Where is Fernando Alvarez located?

Fernando Alvarez practices at 1832 Buenaventura Blvd Suite C, Redding, CA 96001. The listed phone number is (530) 242-4682.

What is Fernando Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Fernando Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fernando 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fernando Alvarez was last updated on November 20, 2009. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.