Dr Anita Alvarez-cruz, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Katy, TX

Dr Anita Alvarez-cruz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine" physician in Katy, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Legacy Healthcare Services Inc and her current practice location is 20811 Westheimer Pkwy Ste A, Katy, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 965-6444.

Dr Anita Alvarez-cruz is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M2537) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1235297409.

Contact Information

Dr Anita Alvarez-cruz, MD
20811 Westheimer Pkwy Ste A,
Katy, TX 77450-4058
(713) 965-6444
(877) 810-6062



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Anita Alvarez-cruz
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience30 Years
Location20811 Westheimer Pkwy Ste A, Katy, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Anita Alvarez-cruz graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235297409
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/23/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022191899
  • Enrollment ID: I20080218000076

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Anita Alvarez-cruz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235297409NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207QG0300XFamily Medicine - Geriatric Medicine M2537 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Houston Methodist West HospitalHouston, TXHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Anita Alvarez-cruz allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameGerid Medical Consultants, P.l.l.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881991164
PECOS PAC ID: 5395918635
Enrollment ID: O20111101000440

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Anita Alvarez-cruz, MD
20811 Westheimer Pkwy Ste A,
Katy, TX 77450-4058

Ph: (713) 965-6444
Dr Anita Alvarez-cruz, MD
20811 Westheimer Pkwy Ste A,
Katy, TX 77450-4058

Ph: (713) 965-6444

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