Quick answers
- Does Peter F. Alvarado accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Peter F. Alvarado 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 Peter F. Alvarado see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 325 Original Medicare patients and 4,222 services for Peter F. Alvarado. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Peter F. Alvarado's NPI number?
- 1477514776. 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 Peter F. Alvarado, 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 | 325 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,222 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)460 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)366 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)316 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)284 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)245 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Diabetes19%
- Anxiety18%
Hospitals where Peter F. Alvarado works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Peter F. Alvarado 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.
- Kalkaska Memorial Health CenterKalkaska, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231301
- Munson Healthcare Cadillac HospitalCadillac, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230081
- Munson Healthcare Manistee HospitalManistee, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230303
- Munson Medical CenterTraverse City, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230097
Practice locations
Addresses where Peter F. Alvarado is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4110 Copper Ridge Dr, Suite 100Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 935‑8950
- 9731 E Cherry Bend RdTraverse City, MI 49684 (231) 941‑8100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Peter F. Alvarado as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Great Lakes Therapy Housecalls PC73 clinicians in the group
- Thirlby Clinic PLC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other family doctors in Traverse City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Traverse City, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Great Lakes Therapy Housecalls PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477514776 |
| 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