Quick answers
- Does Franco Alvarez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Franco 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 Franco Alvarez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 51 services for Franco Alvarez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Franco Alvarez's NPI number?
- 1629193974. 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 Franco 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 51 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 60 |
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).
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
Practice locations
Addresses where Franco Alvarez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1100 Ludlow StPhiladelphia, PA 19107 (800) 423‑4400
- 2425 E Camelback Rd, Suite 400Phoenix, AZ 85016 (800) 423‑4400
- 2700 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 2100Houston, TX 77056 (800) 423‑4400
- 330 N Wabash Ave, Fl 23Chicago, IL 60611 (800) 423‑4400
- 360 NW 27th St, Office/suite 08 109Miami, FL 33127 (805) 807‑3303
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Franco Alvarez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Author Health Professionals, PC96 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Philadelphia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Author Health Professionals, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 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) | 1629193974 |
| 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