Quick answers
- Does Luis R. Alvarez Lugo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis R. Alvarez Lugo 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 Luis R. Alvarez Lugo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 36 Original Medicare patients and 130 services for Luis R. Alvarez Lugo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luis R. Alvarez Lugo's NPI number?
- 1649254483. 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 Luis R. Alvarez Lugo, 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 130 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)69 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)32 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 cholesterol67%
- Diabetes58%
- Chronic kidney disease53%
- Heart failure44%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where Luis R. Alvarez Lugo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luis R. Alvarez Lugo 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.
- Hospital Menonita Humacao, IncHumacao, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400011
- Ryder Memorial Hospital IncHumacao, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400007
Practice locations
Addresses where Luis R. Alvarez Lugo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3 Ave Font Martelo, Hospital Hima De HumacaoHumacao, PR 00791 (787) 656‑2424
- Urb San Antonio A-2 Cantera, Suite 924Humacao, PR 00791
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
Other infectious disease doctors in Humacao
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Humacao, PR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649254483 |
| 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