Alan Urbina Alvarez, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Lakewood, WA

Alan Urbina Alvarez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Lakewood, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Medical Group and his current practice location is 11311 Bridgeport Way Sw Ste 207, Lakewood, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 272-8664.

Alan Urbina Alvarez is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60930552) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1316389711.

Contact Information

Alan Urbina Alvarez, MD
11311 Bridgeport Way Sw Ste 207,
Lakewood, WA 98499-3051
(253) 272-8664
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAlan Urbina Alvarez
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience13 Years
Location11311 Bridgeport Way Sw Ste 207, Lakewood, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Alan Urbina Alvarez graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316389711
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/25/2013
  • Last Update Date: 01/18/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991001331
  • Enrollment ID: I20191029003250

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alan Urbina Alvarez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316389711NPI-NPPES
2141388MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD60930552 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Medical Group05471738661115

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Alan Urbina Alvarez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093165334
PECOS PAC ID: 0547173866
Enrollment ID: O20031111000789

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Alan Urbina Alvarez is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Alan Urbina Alvarez, MD
11311 Bridgeport Way Sw Ste 207,
Lakewood, WA 98499-3051

Ph: (253) 272-8664
Alan Urbina Alvarez, MD
11311 Bridgeport Way Sw Ste 207,
Lakewood, WA 98499-3051

Ph: (253) 272-8664

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