DR. CARLOS MANUEL ALVAREZ M.D.
NPI 1952840092
Neurological Surgery in Iowa City, IA

Active since February 22, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(800) 777-8442 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 11, 2025, Jul 25, 2018, Mar 31, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Carlos Manuel Alvarez M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CARLOS MANUEL ALVAREZ M.D. (NPI 1952840092) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (R-11313) and active in the NPI registry since February 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The Nebraska Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952840092
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARLOS MANUEL ALVAREZCredential: M.D.
Location Address200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OFIowa City, IA 52242
Mailing Address835 Wildwood DrBartow, FL 33830-8960
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateFebruary 22, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 20184 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1952840092 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License Licensed in IA · R-11313
Definition

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF, Iowa City, IA 52242

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

Dr. Carlos Manuel 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 ID2961759014
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250507001806, I20250911005039
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

The Nebraska Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Omaha, NE
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280013
Location987400 Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE 68198 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number320021
Location1100 Central Avenue SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Santa Fe, NM
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number320090
Location4801 Beckner RoadSanta Fe, NM 87507 · Santa Fe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52242 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

Emergency Medicine
200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF, 01017 JPP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Anesthesiology
200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine
200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Pediatrics
200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Orthopaedic Surgery
200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Emergency Medicine
200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Anesthesiology
200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

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 Carlos Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlos Alvarez is 1952840092. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 22, 2017.

Where is Carlos Alvarez located?

Carlos Alvarez practices at 200 Hawkins Dr Dept Of, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (800) 777-8442.

What is Carlos Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Carlos Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carlos 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 Carlos Alvarez accept?

Health plans from Medica and UnitedHealthcare list Carlos 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.

Is Carlos Alvarez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carlos Alvarez is affiliated with The Nebraska Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital and Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlos Alvarez was last updated on July 25, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.