2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1578004834 M.D.
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LISA ALVAREZ, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in SANTA ROSA, California. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 302 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. filed 1,904 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in SANTA ROSA, California, prescribing 91% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

LISA ALVAREZ, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,904 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 LISA ALVAREZ, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/19/2017

NPI 1578004834

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,904 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in California

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Family Medicine Physician share within California

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

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).

LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3883 AIRWAY DR STE 202, SANTA ROSA, CA, 95403, with a listed phone of (707) 303-3600. NPI 1578004834 was issued on 03/19/2017. 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 1,904 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 302 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $136K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%. 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

3883 AIRWAY DR STE 202
SANTA ROSA, CA 95403

Provider Details

NPI 1578004834
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/19/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. 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.

SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
SANTA ROSA, CA

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

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LISA ALVAREZ, M.D.. To verify LISA ALVAREZ, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,904 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.

1,904
Total Claims
$136K
Total Drug Cost
302
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,455
Total Day Supply
130,293
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$91K
Generic Drug Cost
$44K
Opioid Claims
67 (3.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
76% female / 24% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 159, 75-84: 95, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
134
Levothyroxine Sodium
103
Amlodipine Besylate
79
Losartan Potassium
54
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
44
Pantoprazole Sodium
44
Lisinopril
42
Rosuvastatin Calcium
40
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
39
Sertraline Hcl
39

* 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 LISA 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

LISA ALVAREZ, M.D.'s 1,904 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LISA ALVAREZ, M.D.'s specialty?
LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in SANTA ROSA, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. wrote 1,904 Medicare Part D claims totaling $136K in drug costs for 302 beneficiaries.
Where is LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. located?
LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. is located at 3883 AIRWAY DR STE 202, SANTA ROSA, CA, 95403. Phone: (707) 303-3600.
What is LISA ALVAREZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
LISA ALVAREZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578004834, issued on 03/19/2017.
Does LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LISA ALVAREZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $91K in brand drug costs.
Does LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. had 67 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
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 LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LISA ALVAREZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
LISA ALVAREZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,904 Part D claims and 302 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LISA ALVAREZ, M.D.'s credentials?
LISA ALVAREZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1578004834 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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