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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1316098544 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician in Ville Platte, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in Internal Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
27K
Medicare Part D claims · 433 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
13.6/100
▼ 70 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Industry payments
$882.09
55 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 13.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 26,996 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 13.6/100
- MIPS score · -70 vs avg
- 27K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
14 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. sits
This provider among internal medicine physician peers
Across the 36,260 internal medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 99% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 1% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one internal medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
26,996 10× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
13.6/100 69.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 13.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) - 13.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 504 JACK MILLER RD, Ville Platte, LA, 70586, with a listed phone of (337) 363-7228. NPI 1316098544 was issued on 01/15/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 26,996 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 433 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 13.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 45.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1316098544 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/15/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
13.5591
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
45.1971
Cost
Reporting: Individual
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 Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$882
Largest payer
Novo Nordisk Inc
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. - brand share 10.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 26,996 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.
26,996
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
433
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 31,624
- Total Day Supply
- 872,617
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.3M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $427K
- Opioid Claims
- 1,912 (7.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 766
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.55
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 73, 65-74: 165, 75-84: 142, 85+: 53
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
1,181 claims
- Levocetirizine Dih…
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
1,157 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
1,072 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
1,052 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
937 claims
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
928 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
837 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
686 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 1,181 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 1,157 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,072 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,052 |
| Alprazolam | 937 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 928 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 837 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 686 |
| Gabapentin | 654 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 641 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.'s 26,996 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alvarez.
Dr. Alfred Abaunza
M.D.
New Orleans, LA
Mokhtar Abdallah
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. David Abdehou
MD
Shreveport, LA
Dr. Mazin Abdelghany
MD
Covington, LA
Dr. Youssef Abdelmalek
M.D
Alexandria, LA
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. wrote 26,996 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 433 beneficiaries.
What is Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 13.6/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 45.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. located? ▼
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. is located at 504 JACK MILLER RD, Ville Platte, LA, 70586. Phone: (337) 363-7228.
What is Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316098544, issued on 01/15/2007.
Does Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. had 1,912 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.1%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 26,996 Part D claims and 433 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Eduardo Alvarez, M.D.'s NPI is 1316098544 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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