MR. HECTOR ALVAREZ JR. FNP-CERTIFIED
NPI 1972801611
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Brownsville, TX

Active since March 04, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
130 UPTOWN AVE, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520(956) 544-6444 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Mr. Hector Alvarez Jr. Fnp-certified NPPES

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

MR. HECTOR ALVAREZ JR. FNP-CERTIFIED (NPI 1972801611) is an individual family provider in Brownsville, Texas, licensed in Texas (671165) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc, and is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972801611
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMR. HECTOR ALVAREZ JR.Credential: FNP-CERTIFIED
Location Address130 UPTOWN AVEBrownsville, TX 78520-7559
Mailing Address130 Uptown AveBrownsville, TX 78520-7559 · (956) 544-6444
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMarch 4, 2011
NPI 1972801611 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in TX · 671165
130 UPTOWN AVE, Brownsville, TX 78520

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

Mr. Hector Alvarez Jr. Fnp-certified 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 ID8224270780
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130813000143
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.

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.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Harlingen, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450033
Location2101 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78520 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

Internal Medicine
130 UPTOWN AVE
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Internal Medicine
130 UPTOWN AVE
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
130 UPTOWN AVE, DR L ROBLES
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520

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 Hector Alvarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Alvarez is 1972801611. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 4, 2011.

Where is Hector Alvarez located?

Hector Alvarez practices at 130 Uptown Ave, Brownsville, TX 78520. The listed phone number is (956) 544-6444.

What is Hector Alvarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Hector Alvarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hector 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 Hector Alvarez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Hector 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 Hector Alvarez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hector Alvarez is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Alvarez was last updated on March 4, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.