2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1538519707 MD
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ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician in SARASOTA, Florida. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
728
Medicare Part D claims · 256 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 798
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.8078/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$758.44
35 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD is a Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SARASOTA, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 728 claims across 256 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8078/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $758.44 across 35 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.8078 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 728 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2016

NPI 1538519707

Primary specialty

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

520 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

728 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 798

MIPS final score

78.8078/100 4.292199999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Florida

1. Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Florida

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.8078/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 78.8078/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.8%
MIPS final score (Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 78.8078/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD is a Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SARASOTA, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1538519707. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1901 FLOYD ST, SARASOTA, FL, 34239, with a listed phone of (941) 366-9222. NPI 1538519707 was issued on 06/17/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALVAREZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 728 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 256 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $131K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.8078/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.3772, Cost 50.8156), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 520 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 798 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1901 FLOYD ST
SARASOTA, FL 34239

Provider Details

NPI 1538519707
Specialty Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/17/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

78.8078
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.3772
Quality
50.8156
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES INC
SARASOTA, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$758

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD. To verify ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 728 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

728
Total Claims
$131K
Total Drug Cost
256
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,363
Total Day Supply
39,122
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$100K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Azelastine Hcl
114
Fluticasone Propionate
95
Ipratropium Bromide
89
Epinephrine
39
Montelukast Sodium
38
Famotidine
29
Omeprazole
28
Mometasone Furoate
25
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
24
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
23

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD fits within the Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

520
Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician
798
Avg Claims per Provider

ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD's 728 claims are below the specialty average of 798.

Nearby Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ALVAREZ.

Compare Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD's specialty?
ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD specializes in Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in SARASOTA, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD wrote 728 Medicare Part D claims totaling $131K in drug costs for 256 beneficiaries.
What is ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD's Medicare quality score?
ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8078/100 (Quality: 79.3772, Cost: 50.8156). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD located?
ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD is located at 1901 FLOYD ST, SARASOTA, FL, 34239. Phone: (941) 366-9222.
What is ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD's NPI number?
ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538519707, issued on 06/17/2016.
Does ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $100K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 520 Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 798 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD accept Medicare?
ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 728 Part D claims and 256 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD's credentials?
ALICIA ALVAREZ, MD's NPI is 1538519707 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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