Quick answers
- Does Alvin V. Tenchavez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alvin V. Tenchavez 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 Alvin V. Tenchavez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 223 Original Medicare patients and 1,568 services for Alvin V. Tenchavez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alvin V. Tenchavez's NPI number?
- 1225023211. 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 Alvin V. Tenchavez, 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 patients | 223 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,568 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)366 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)244 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)191 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)124 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)104 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Anxiety34%
Hospitals where Alvin V. Tenchavez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alvin V. Tenchavez 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.
- Marshall Medical CentersBoaz, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010005
Practice locations
Addresses where Alvin V. Tenchavez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2986 US Hwy 431Boaz, AL 35957 (256) 744‑7292
- 3442 US Hwy 431Albertville, AL 35950 (256) 580‑7660
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alvin V. Tenchavez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- United Doctors Family Medical Center LLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Sleep Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Boaz
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boaz, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in United Doctors Family Medical Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225023211 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians