2026 NPPES data Counseling Psychologist NPI 1487254819 MFT
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MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT

Counseling Psychologist in SAN CARLOS, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT is a Counseling Psychologist ([object Object]) practicing in SAN CARLOS, California .

What stands out: MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT specializes in Counseling Psychologist and practices in SAN CARLOS, California, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/26/2020

NPI 1487254819

Primary specialty

Counseling Psychologist

Mid-sized

7,896 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in California

How Counseling Psychologist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Counseling Psychologist share within California

1. Counseling Psychologist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Counseling Psychologist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Counseling Psychologist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Counseling Psychologist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Counseling Psychologist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Counseling Psychologist) — 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).

MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT is a Counseling Psychologist provider practicing in SAN CARLOS, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MFT. NPI: 1487254819. 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.

MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Counseling Psychologist provider holding MFT credentials at 1303 SAN CARLOS AVE, SAN CARLOS, CA, 94070, with a listed phone of (510) 305-5446. NPI 1487254819 was issued on 10/26/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAEZ 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Counseling Psychologist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Counseling Psychologist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,896 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 744 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

1303 SAN CARLOS AVE
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070

Provider Details

NPI 1487254819
Specialty Counseling Psychologist
Credentials MFT
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/26/2020

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 MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT. To verify MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT'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.

Counseling Psychologist Overview

How MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT fits within the Counseling Psychologist landscape nationally.

7,896
Counseling Psychologist Providers in US
54
States with Counseling Psychologist
744
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Counseling Psychologist Providers in California

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

Compare Counseling Psychologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT's specialty?
MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT specializes in Counseling Psychologist and practices in SAN CARLOS, California. Credentials: MFT.
Where is MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT located?
MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT is located at 1303 SAN CARLOS AVE, SAN CARLOS, CA, 94070. Phone: (510) 305-5446.
What is MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT's NPI number?
MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487254819, issued on 10/26/2020.
How many Counseling Psychologist providers are there in the US?
There are 7,896 Counseling Psychologist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Counseling Psychologist provider writes 744 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT accept Medicare?
MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT's credentials?
MARGARITA BAEZ ALVAREZ, MFT's NPI is 1487254819 with credentials MFT. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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