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Active
2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1548290885 MD
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Gynecology Physician in Somerset, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,906 in Gynecology 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
31
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 295
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joseph Alvaro, MD filed 31 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gynecology Physician in Somerset, New Jersey.
- 31
- Part D claims, 2023
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Joseph Alvaro, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
31 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Joseph Alvaro, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Joseph Alvaro, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gynecology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
31 89% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gynecology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Joseph Alvaro, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7 CEDAR GROVE LN, Somerset, NJ, 08873, with a listed phone of (732) 271-0800. NPI 1548290885 was issued on 07/03/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 31 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $862 in drug spend.
Gynecology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,906 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 295 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 | 1548290885 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gynecology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/03/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
31
Total Claims
$862
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 31
- Total Day Supply
- 517
- Generic Drug Cost
- $822
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.92
Gynecology Physician Overview
How Joseph Alvaro, MD fits within the Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.
3,906
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
295
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Alvaro, MD's 31 claims are below the specialty average of 295.
Nearby Gynecology Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alvaro.
Dr. Lisa Abeshaus
M.D.
Summit, NJ
Dr. Richard Akawie
M.D.
East Brunswick, NJ
Dr. Jewel Naakarley Amui-Bellon
MD
Camden, NJ
Dr. Anthony Anzalone
M.D.
Clifton, NJ
Dr. Paul Baker
MD
Paulsboro, NJ
Compare Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gynecology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Alvaro, MD's specialty? ▼
Joseph Alvaro, MD specializes in Gynecology Physician and practices in Somerset, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joseph Alvaro, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joseph Alvaro, MD wrote 31 Medicare Part D claims totaling $862 in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Alvaro, MD located? ▼
Joseph Alvaro, MD is located at 7 CEDAR GROVE LN, Somerset, NJ, 08873. Phone: (732) 271-0800.
What is Joseph Alvaro, MD's NPI number? ▼
Joseph Alvaro, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548290885, issued on 07/03/2006.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,906 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 295 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Joseph Alvaro, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Alvaro, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 31 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Alvaro, MD's credentials? ▼
Joseph Alvaro, MD's NPI is 1548290885 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
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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.