DR. ALVARO FABRICIO TORRES O.D.
NPI 1932754637
Optometrist in Indio, CA

Active since August 08, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81767 DR CARREON BLVD STE 101, INDIO, CA 92201(760) 396-3600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 13, 2024, Nov 17, 2021, Dec 1, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Alvaro Fabricio Torres O.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALVARO FABRICIO TORRES O.D. (NPI 1932754637) is an individual optometrist in Indio, California, licensed in California (34322TLG) and active in the NPI registry since August 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Palm Desert, and is a graduate of Pacific University - College Of Optometry (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932754637
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALVARO FABRICIO TORRESCredential: O.D.
Location Address81767 DR CARREON BLVD STE 101Indio, CA 92201-5598
Mailing Address2500 E Palm Canyon Dr Apt 113Palm Springs, CA 92264-4882 · (661) 974-1821
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPacific University - College Of OptometryGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1932754637 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 34322TLG
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.
81767 DR CARREON BLVD STE 101, Indio, CA 92201

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 144651 Village Ct Ste 102Palm Desert, CA 92260-3821 · Phone (760) 568-3334

Accepted 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

Dr. Alvaro Fabricio Torres 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 ID8628307170
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190909000833
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 Alvaro Torres reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Optometrist
82227 US HIGHWAY 111 STE B2
Indio, CA 92201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
Optometrist
36921 COOK ST, SUITE 104
Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92201 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
$136.04 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $34.01 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.08 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $18.52 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
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.

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 Torres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvaro Torres is 1932754637. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2019.

Where is Alvaro Torres located?

Alvaro Torres practices at 81767 Dr Carreon Blvd Ste 101, Indio, CA 92201. The listed phone number is (760) 396-3600.

What is Alvaro Torres's specialty?

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

Is Alvaro Torres enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alvaro Torres 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 Alvaro Torres's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alvaro Torres reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Athena Brasfield Od A Professional Corporation (Indio, CA) and Keller Optometric, Inc. (Palm Desert, CA). 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 Alvaro Torres's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alvaro Torres accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Alvaro Torres 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 Alvaro Torres was last updated on June 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.