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Dermatology

Afsaneh Alavi, MD

Works at hospitals in Albert Lea, MN · Rochester, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Afsaneh Alavi, MD is a dermatologist at 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Phone: (507) 284-2511. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Afsaneh Alavi had 602 Original Medicare patients and 1,476 services. NPI 1083211023. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Afsaneh Alavi, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Afsaneh Alavi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Afsaneh Alavi accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Afsaneh Alavi see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 602 Original Medicare patients and 1,476 services for Afsaneh Alavi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Afsaneh Alavi's NPI number?
1083211023. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Afsaneh Alavi, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients602
Services billed to Medicare1,476
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)463 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)188 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)180 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)141 services
  5. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)71 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol69%
  • High blood pressure64%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)23%

Hospitals where Afsaneh Alavi works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Afsaneh Alavi at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Afsaneh Alavi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Afsaneh Alavi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mayo Clinic4,956 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Rochester

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1083211023
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians