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DR. DONALD F ALVAREZ O.D.
NPI 1922210947
Optometrist in Watchung, NJ

Active since May 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1688 ROUTE 22 E, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069(908) 322-5020(908) 322-1938 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Donald F Alvarez O.d. NPPES

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

DR. DONALD F ALVAREZ O.D. (NPI 1922210947) is an individual optometrist in Watchung, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (27OA00411000) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922210947
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DONALD F ALVAREZCredential: O.D.
Location Address1688 ROUTE 22 EWatchung, NJ 07069-6508
Mailing Address1688 Route 22 EWatchung, NJ 07069-6508 · (908) 322-5020 · Fax (908) 322-1938
Phone(908) 322-5020
Fax(908) 322-1938
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 2008
✔ NPI 1922210947 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 27OA00411000
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License 27TO00020200 (NJ)
1688 ROUTE 22 E, Watchung, NJ 07069
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN712109NJ

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.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Donald F Alvarez O.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 ID4981761533
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090326000080
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 07069 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
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

EYEXAM GROUP - WATCHUNG PA
Optometrist
1688 ROUTE 22 E
WATCHUNG, NJ 07069
Somerset County (908) 322-5020
ERIC ROBINSON O.D.
Optometrist
1688 ROUTE 22 E
WATCHUNG, NJ 07069
Somerset County (908) 322-5020
LUXOTTICA OF AMERICA INC.
Eyewear Supplier
1688 ROUTE 22 E
WATCHUNG, NJ 07069
Somerset County (908) 322-9001

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 Donald Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Alvarez is 1922210947. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2007.

Where is Donald Alvarez located?

Donald Alvarez practices at 1688 Route 22 E, Watchung, NJ 07069. The listed phone number is (908) 322-5020.

What is Donald Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Donald Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald 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 Donald Alvarez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Donald 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 Donald Alvarez was last updated on August 4, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.