2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1548409592 M.D.
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BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in CINCINNATI, Ohio. 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
327
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CINCINNATI, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 327 claims across 39 beneficiaries .

What stands out: BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. filed 327 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CINCINNATI, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/16/2009

NPI 1548409592

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

327 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Ohio

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in CINCINNATI, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1548409592. 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.

BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4600 BEECHWOOD RD, CINCINNATI, OH, 45244, with a listed phone of (513) 943-3680. NPI 1548409592 was issued on 02/16/2009. 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 327 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

4600 BEECHWOOD RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45244

Provider Details

NPI 1548409592
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/16/2009

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D.. To verify BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

327
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
938
Total Day Supply
28,063
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
38
Lisinopril
35
Tamsulosin Hcl
29
Omeprazole
20
Losartan Potassium
19
Metformin Hcl
19
Simvastatin
19
Gabapentin
16
Amlodipine Besylate
14
Doxazosin Mesylate
13

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D.'s 327 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CINCINNATI, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. wrote 327 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. located?
BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. is located at 4600 BEECHWOOD RD, CINCINNATI, OH, 45244. Phone: (513) 943-3680.
What is BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548409592, issued on 02/16/2009.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 327 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN ALVAREZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1548409592 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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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