ALVARO RIOS III PA-C
NPI 1841748878
Physician Assistant in Kalamazoo, MI

Active since September 20, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.17/100
CMS Quality Rating
1521 GULL RD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048(269) 226-6933(269) 226-6949 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Alvaro Rios Iii Pa-c NPPES

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

ALVARO RIOS III PA-C (NPI 1841748878) is an individual physician assistant in Kalamazoo, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (5601007885) and active in the NPI registry since September 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Borgess Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841748878
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameALVARO RIOS IIICredential: PA-C
Location Address1521 GULL RDKalamazoo, MI 49048-1640
Mailing Address1535 Gull Rd, Msb 015Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1650 · (269) 226-6933 · Fax (269) 226-6949
Fax(269) 226-6949
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2016
NPI 1841748878 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in MI · 5601007885
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

1521 GULL RD, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

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

Alvaro Rios Iii Pa-c 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 ID4486942851
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161018001647
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

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 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.
14 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Borgess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230117
Location1521 Gull RoadKalamazoo, MI 49048 · Kalamazoo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49048 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

74.17/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.9
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.08

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.

Social Worker
1521 GULL RD
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Occupational Therapist
1521 GULL RD
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1521 GULL RD, SUITE 173
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1521 GULL RD
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Counselor (Professional)
1521 GULL RD
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Physician Assistant
1521 GULL RD
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Social Worker (Clinical)
1521 GULL RD
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Pharmacist
1521 GULL RD, INPATIENT PHARMACY
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048

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 Alvaro Rios's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvaro Rios is 1841748878. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2016.

Where is Alvaro Rios located?

Alvaro Rios practices at 1521 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The listed phone number is (269) 226-6933.

What is Alvaro Rios's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Alvaro Rios enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alvaro Rios 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 Alvaro Rios accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community and Priority Health list Alvaro Rios 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 Alvaro Rios affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alvaro Rios is affiliated with Borgess Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alvaro Rios was last updated on September 20, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.