Quick answers
- Does Luis O. Silva Alvarez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis O. Silva 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 Luis O. Silva Alvarez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 553 Original Medicare patients and 3,627 services for Luis O. Silva Alvarez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luis O. Silva Alvarez's NPI number?
- 1912362708. 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 O. Silva 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 | 553 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,627 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)931 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)569 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)522 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)517 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)230 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Osteoporosis22%
Hospitals where Luis O. Silva Alvarez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luis O. Silva 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.
- Lenox Hill HospitalNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330119
- NY Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount SinaiNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 330100
- NYU Langone HospitalsNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330214
Practice locations
Addresses where Luis O. Silva Alvarez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11915 Atlantic AveRichmond Hill, NY 11418 (718) 805‑0700
- 200 Old Country Rd, Suite 366Mineola, NY 11501 (212) 979‑4120
- 218 2nd Ave, Suite 402sNew York, NY 10003 (212) 979‑4120
- 279 Wyckoff AveBrooklyn, NY 11237 (718) 805‑0700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Luis O. Silva Alvarez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island105 clinicians in the group
- Ronald Concetto Gentile MD, PC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Richmond Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Richmond Hill, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — 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) | 1912362708 |
| 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