Dr Sonia M Alvarez, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Metairie, LA

Dr Sonia M Alvarez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Metairie, Louisiana. She went to University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. Her current practice location is 4300 Houma Blvd, Suite 108, Metairie, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 455-2771.

Dr Sonia M Alvarez is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 13869R) 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 1134129760.

Contact Information

Dr Sonia M Alvarez, MD
4300 Houma Blvd, Suite 108,
Metairie, LA 70006-2932
(504) 455-2771
(504) 885-0441



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sonia M Alvarez
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience28 Years
Location4300 Houma Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana
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 Sonia M Alvarez attended and graduated from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134129760
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628082393
  • Enrollment ID: I20060201000815

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sonia M Alvarez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134129760NPI-NPPES
1189430MedicaidLA
BA7236981OtherD E A
01-01783OtherUNITED HEALTHCARE
7191280OtherAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 13869R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tulane Medical CenterNew orleans, LAHospital

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 Sonia M Alvarez allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePrimary Care Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215186440
PECOS PAC ID: 5991872889
Enrollment ID: O20080918000148

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Sonia M Alvarez is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Sonia M Alvarez, MD
5902 Annunciation St,
New Orleans, LA 70115-2158

Ph: (504) 899-9633
Dr Sonia M Alvarez, MD
4300 Houma Blvd, Suite 108,
Metairie, LA 70006-2932

Ph: (504) 455-2771

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