Quick answers
- Does Naiara M. Alvarez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Naiara M. Alvarez 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 Naiara M. Alvarez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 291 Original Medicare patients and 100,672 services for Naiara M. Alvarez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Naiara M. Alvarez's NPI number?
- 1578873857. 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 Naiara M. Alvarez, 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 | 291 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 100,672 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)60,600 services
- Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)3,838 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)3,006 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)426 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)404 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes39%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Osteoporosis32%
Hospitals where Naiara M. Alvarez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Naiara M. Alvarez 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.
- Doctors Hospital at RenaissanceEdinburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450869
- VHS Harlingen Hospital Company LLCHarlingen, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450033
Practice locations
Addresses where Naiara M. Alvarez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 512 Victoria LnHarlingen, TX 78550 (956) 423‑1112
- 5223 S McColl RdEdinburg, TX 78539 (956) 803‑3176
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Naiara M. Alvarez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Naiara M Alvarez MD PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Naiara M Alvarez MD PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578873857 |
| 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