Active NPI 1841225737 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jose L Alvarez , OD

Optometrist • Wenatchee, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jose Alvarez, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Wenatchee, WA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1994, Dr. Alvarez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 820 N CHELAN AVE.

Dr. Alvarez is affiliated with Central Washington Health Services Association and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

820 N Chelan Ave

Wenatchee, WA 988012028

Telephone 5096638711

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Wenatchee Clinic Pharmacy Facility NPI 1104901495

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Wenatchee, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +20.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 12.0 Yrs

State Avg: 20.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Wenatchee, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Alvarez (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Wenatchee Specialty Average (12.0 Years) 12.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	558	554	$253.00	$74.14
92134 Imaging of retina	200	199	$83.00	$24.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	174	129	$214.00	$64.59
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	72	71	$72.00	$20.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	45	45	$314.00	$91.98
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	42	42	$89.00	$26.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	24	$115.00	$34.55
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$156.00	$46.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	535	533	$253.34	$76.61
92134 Imaging of retina	166	165	$83.00	$25.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	159	118	$205.48	$65.81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	100	100	$314.00	$94.75
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	70	69	$72.00	$21.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	48	47	$89.00	$27.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	28	$111.00	$35.53
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$154.81	$48.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	557	553	$226.27	$77.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	180	129	$195.00	$67.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	85	85	$280.00	$96.05
92134 Imaging of retina	84	82	$74.00	$25.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	55	55	$64.00	$21.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	53	48	$104.00	$36.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	36	36	$79.00	$27.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	543	543	$233.20	$78.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	149	115	$151.47	$68.09
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	62	62	$290.00	$97.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	40	$75.00	$36.39
92134 Imaging of retina	38	38	$75.00	$25.78
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	32	$82.00	$27.53
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	29	29	$66.00	$22.20

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	403	403	$139.00	$80.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	126	91	$90.79	$52.42
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	45	45	$136.31	$81.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	35	33	$45.00	$26.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	34	33	$69.00	$23.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$132.00	$77.10
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	22	$69.00	$28.45
92134 Imaging of retina	17	17	$78.00	$26.22

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	565	564	$139.00	$79.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	162	126	$90.00	$51.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$133.78	$77.15
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	76	64	$45.00	$25.86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	37	36	$75.00	$22.73
92134 Imaging of retina	35	35	$78.00	$26.36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	29	28	$75.00	$28.52
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$86.00	$51.35

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	516	516	$135.97	$78.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	176	133	$87.77	$51.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	91	75	$43.43	$25.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	86	$128.48	$76.81
92134 Imaging of retina	46	44	$76.00	$26.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	38	38	$73.29	$22.79
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	21	$73.29	$28.08
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$84.15	$50.66

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	545	544	$136.21	$77.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	137	104	$87.77	$50.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	75	58	$43.43	$25.13
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	42	39	$73.22	$22.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$128.48	$75.57
92134 Imaging of retina	29	29	$76.00	$25.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	29	28	$73.29	$27.95

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD00003121

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1841225737 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

P01256558 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID L&i Post 7/21/13

315746 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Central Washington Health Services Association

1201 S Miller St, Wenatchee, WA 988013201

Phone: 5096622208

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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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 February 11, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 11, 2014

Registered at 820 N CHELAN AVE, WENATCHEE, WA 988012028 (Tel: 5096638711)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 11, 2014

Registered at 820 N CHELAN AVE, WENATCHEE, WA 988012028

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 11, 2014

Recorded as JOSE ALVAREZ, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 11, 2014

Optometrist (License #OD00003121 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 11, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1841225737

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 11, 2006

Last Update: February 11, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

820 N Chelan Ave

Wenatchee, WA 988012028

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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