Quick answers
- Does Alvaro F. Martinez Comacho accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alvaro F. Martinez Comacho 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 Alvaro F. Martinez Comacho see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 86 Original Medicare patients and 160 services for Alvaro F. Martinez Comacho. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alvaro F. Martinez Comacho's NPI number?
- 1881836450. 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 Alvaro F. Martinez Comacho, 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 | 86 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 160 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)52 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)24 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)19 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)11 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 pressure64%
- Diabetes48%
- High cholesterol41%
- Arthritis40%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Depression26%
Hospitals where Alvaro F. Martinez Comacho works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alvaro F. Martinez Comacho 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.
- Denver Health & Hospital AuthorityDenver, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060011
- University of Colorado Hospital AuthorityAurora, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060024
Practice locations
Addresses where Alvaro F. Martinez Comacho is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12605 E 16th Ave, Uchealth Anschutz Medical CampusAurora, CO 80045 (720) 848‑0000
- 13123 E 16th AveAurora, CO 80045 (720) 777‑1234
- 1665 Aurora CtAurora, CO 80045 (720) 848‑0000
- 1675 Aurora CtAurora, CO 80045 (720) 848‑0000
- 777 Bannock StDenver, CO 80204 (303) 436‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alvaro F. Martinez Comacho as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Physicians Incorporated3,215 clinicians in the group
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority849 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Aurora
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aurora, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Physicians Incorporated
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881836450 |
| 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