Quick answers
- Does Joseph A. Alvarado accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph A. 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 Joseph A. Alvarado see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 846 Original Medicare patients and 1,428 services for Joseph A. Alvarado. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph A. Alvarado's NPI number?
- 1568456176. 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 Joseph A. 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 | 846 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,428 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)391 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)204 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)174 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)127 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)125 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 pressure65%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
- Diabetes20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph A. Alvarado is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10330 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 25Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (602) 255‑7625
- 1110 E Route 66, Suite 100Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 773‑9695
- 1676 E McMurray Blvd, Suite 1Casa Grande, AZ 85122 (520) 316‑0688
- 3611 N Campbell AveTucson, AZ 85719 (520) 694‑4650
- 7066 E Golf Links RdTucson, AZ 85730 (520) 694‑6420
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph A. Alvarado as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Banner Urgent Care Services LLC202 clinicians in the group
- Banner Urgent Care Arizona LLC45 clinicians in the group
- American Current Care of Arizona PA20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
Other general practitioners in Scottsdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsdale, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Banner Urgent Care Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arizona College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568456176 |
| 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