Individual provider

Alice Chavez, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Medicare enrolled

Alice Chavez, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Albuquerque, NM, registered under NPI 1497788996.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 5150 JOURNAL CENTER BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

5150 JOURNAL CENTER BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 Open in Google Maps →

Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
20050413 NM Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician primary

This provider holds licence 20050413 issued in NM. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
PAC ID
6406884907
Enrollment ID
I20051003000584

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Obstetrics & Gynecology covers

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207V00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Obstetrics & Gynecology

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1497788996 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJul 8, 2006
Last updatedJan 27, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 5150 JOURNAL CENTER BLVD NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 254-6500
Fax (505) 254-6532
Mailing address 800 BRADBURY DR SE STE 116
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Other identifiers 60071869 · Medicaid (NM)
This record was updated on Jan 27, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1497788996 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 6 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 4 9 7 7 8 8 9 9
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 4 9 7 5 8 7 9 9

Sum = 84 · next multiple of 10 = 90 · check digit = 6 · actual last digit = 6

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1497788996?
NPI 1497788996 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Alice Chavez, MD in Albuquerque, NM. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician cover?
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
How do I contact Alice Chavez, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (505) 254-6500, last updated Jan 27, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Alice Chavez, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1497788996 a valid number?
Yes. 1497788996 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
How to use this page. Everything here comes from public federal records. Tips Health does not verify quality of care, confirm that a licence is currently active, or check malpractice history, and accepts no fees for placement. A listing is not a recommendation. Verify independently before seeking care.