Active NPI 1750890323 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Luis Alvarez , NP

Nurse Practitioner • Union, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Luis Alvarez, NP is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Union, NJ. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Luis Alvarez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 901 COLONIAL AVE.

Luis Alvarez maintains professional affiliations with Skr Medical Advisors, The Medical Group Of New Jersey and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19), detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

901 Colonial Ave

Union, NJ 070837440

Telephone 7329218534

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Union, NJ

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

10 Yrs +4.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 5.1 Yrs

State Avg: 9.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

14 Specialists

Practicing in Union, NJ (1984 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

14.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Alvarez (10 Years) 10 Yrs

Union Specialty Average (5.1 Years) 5.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	263	228	$250.38	$118.36
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)	184	172	$82.07	$40.33
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	128	63	$42.96	$16.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	107	107	$399.07	$155.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	105	102	$178.97	$84.39
81003 Automated urinalysis test	74	64	$31.06	$2.20
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	62	59	$70.35	$16.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$269.06	$103.72
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	24	11	$14.33	$0.64
J7620 Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme	23	19	$3.81	$0.19
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	21	19	$151.58	$32.14
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	20	17	$74.47	$7.78
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	17	17	$76.65	$13.46
94664 Evaluation of use of breathing device	11	11	$80.97	$17.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	283	264	$185.36	$86.07
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)	165	159	$109.55	$40.55
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	138	67	$59.34	$16.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	128	$279.10	$106.31
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	87	85	$70.19	$16.20
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	49	48	$26.82	$8.14
81003 Automated urinalysis test	48	48	$31.74	$2.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	43	$254.49	$120.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$393.59	$158.12
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	18	17	$56.51	$7.61
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen	13	13	$190.38	$50.28
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	12	12	$169.00	$33.65
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	11	11	$747.00	$110.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	356	245	$245.64	$121.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	274	202	$182.91	$86.42
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	227	195	$100.00	$42.51
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen	124	110	$121.43	$50.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	116	$207.47	$106.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	95	95	$256.69	$158.03
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	30	15	$57.02	$16.22
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	28	26	$25.00	$3.44
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)	17	17	$82.76	$40.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	321	218	$200.16	$124.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	268	208	$150.00	$87.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	254	253	$180.00	$107.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	114	114	$225.00	$159.98
94664 Evaluation of use of breathing device	58	53	$100.00	$17.36
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	36	33	$100.00	$45.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	24	$125.00	$54.49
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	24	24	$125.00	$70.61
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	24	19	$250.00	$100.77
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	19	16	$25.00	$3.48
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	18	18	$50.00	$13.75
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen	18	18	$125.00	$51.31
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	17	17	$126.47	$115.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	161	106	$200.00	$103.93
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	117	117	$125.00	$73.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	66	66	$225.00	$156.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	51	49	$125.00	$44.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	30	$150.00	$72.12
94664 Evaluation of use of breathing device	28	21	$100.00	$17.09
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	25	24	$15.00	$3.00
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	22	21	$10.00	$3.48
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	17	16	$250.00	$96.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$180.00	$103.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	281	184	$200.00	$102.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	128	128	$225.00	$153.32
J7620 Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme	79	61	$10.00	$0.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	53	$150.00	$69.87
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	48	38	$50.00	$18.09
94664 Evaluation of use of breathing device	46	38	$100.00	$17.02
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	43	39	$50.58	$30.62
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	37	34	$584.38	$55.08
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	32	29	$15.00	$2.94
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	31	26	$10.00	$3.41
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	30	27	$50.00	$15.95
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	22	22	$866.25	$105.77
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	13	13	$100.00	$44.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$180.00	$101.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	84	$202.75	$101.08
J7620 Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme	69	36	$18.43	$0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	58	$149.64	$68.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	66	66	$246.21	$153.66
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	32	26	$51.88	$18.76
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	30	26	$50.30	$19.84
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	30	13	$9.20	$0.57
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	29	26	$96.55	$29.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$182.89	$101.57
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	24	21	$10.13	$3.41
94664 Evaluation of use of breathing device	21	18	$100.00	$17.34
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	18	17	$15.00	$2.94
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	15	14	$584.38	$55.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License NJ 26NJ00764800

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Skr Medical Advisors

560 New York Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 070711532

Phone: 2013453839

The Medical Group Of New Jersey

276 Passaic Ave, Kearny, NJ 070321129

Phone: 2017199371

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 26, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 26, 2017

Registered at 901 COLONIAL AVE, UNION, NJ 070837440 (Tel: (732) 921-8534)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 26, 2017

Registered at 901 COLONIAL AVE, UNION, NJ 070837440 (Tel: 7329218534)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 26, 2017

Recorded as LUIS ALVAREZ, NP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 26, 2017

Nurse Practitioner (License #26NJ00764800 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 26, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750890323

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 26, 2017

Last Update: July 21, 2022

Sole Proprietor: Yes

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Mailing Address

901 Colonial Ave

Union, NJ 070837440

Phone: 7329218534

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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