Quick answers
- Does Alfred A. Lovato Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Alfred A. Lovato Jr. may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Alfred A. Lovato Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 14 Original Medicare patients and 17 services for Alfred A. Lovato Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alfred A. Lovato Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1548226277. 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 Alfred A. Lovato Jr., 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 17 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Practice locations
Addresses where Alfred A. Lovato Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5700 San Antonio Dr NE, Suite B4Albuquerque, NM 87109
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548226277 |
| 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
- 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