2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1972160232 MD
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Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD

General Practice Physician in Tampa, Florida. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,677 in General Practice 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 413 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD filed 1,751 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in Tampa, Florida, prescribing 93% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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.

Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,751 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Luis Almaguer Alvarez, 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 Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2019

NPI 1972160232

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,751 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Florida

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 16.1%Behavior Technician16.1%Mental Health Counselor - 4.8%Mental Health Counselor4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Pharmacist - 4.2%Pharmacist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.8%Physical Therapist - 3.1%Physical Therapist3.1%General Practice Physician - 0.5%General Practice Physician0.5%
Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state 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 General Practice Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 14505 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Tampa, FL, 33613, with a listed phone of (305) 504-0690. NPI 1972160232 was issued on 05/22/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Almaguer 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 1,751 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 413 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 93% 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

14505 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
Tampa, FL 33613

Provider Details

NPI 1972160232
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/22/2019

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 Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD. To verify Luis Almaguer 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 · Generic-heavy

Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD - brand share 6.0%
General Practice Physician average

6% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,751 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.

1,751
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
413
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,792
Total Day Supply
79,218
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$26K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Antibiotic Claims
71

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 170, 75-84: 160, 85+: 62

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD 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
Vitamin D2
Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)
244
Atorvastatin Calcium
103
Amlodipine Besylate
55
Metformin Hcl
49
Losartan Potassium
48
Pantoprazole Sodium
45
Donepezil Hcl
44
Lisinopril
43
Metoprolol Succinate
40
Gabapentin
37

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD's 1,751 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare General Practice 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 Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby General Practice Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD's specialty?
Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in Tampa, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD wrote 1,751 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 413 beneficiaries.
Where is Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD located?
Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD is located at 14505 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Tampa, FL, 33613. Phone: (305) 504-0690.
What is Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD's NPI number?
Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972160232, issued on 05/22/2019.
Does Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Vitamin D2, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD accept Medicare?
Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,751 Part D claims and 413 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD's credentials?
Luis Almaguer Alvarez, MD's NPI is 1972160232 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.
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.