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General Surgery

Rafael Alvarez, MD

Works at hospitals in Saint Joseph, MO · Missouri

Summary

Rafael Alvarez, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Saint Joseph, MO. NPI 1487090858. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rafael Alvarez, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
University Of Michigan Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Heartland Regional Medical CenterGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Rafael Alvarez work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Rafael Alvarez at 1 hospital: Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Rafael Alvarez see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Saint Joseph, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Rafael Alvarez's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Rafael Alvarez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael Alvarez accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Rafael Alvarez?
(816) 271-1067, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Rafael Alvarez's NPI number?
1487090858. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Rafael Alvarez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael Alvarez at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rafael Alvarez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rafael Alvarez as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Heartland Regional Medical Center394 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Saint Joseph

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Joseph, MO — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487090858
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians