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Dr. Nkosi Herbert Alvarez, M.D

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Richmond, VA · enumerated 2016.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1205287794

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Nkosi Herbert Alvarez
Credential M.D
Sex Male
Practice address 1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA, 23298
Phone (804) 828-2775
Fax (804) 828-0191
Enumeration date Jun 25, 2016
Last updated in NPPES Apr 27, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

208G00000X Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 0101286932 (VA) Primary
390200000X Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Student, Health Care Secondary
208600000X Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MT211891 (PA) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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What specialty is Nkosi Alvarez?
Nkosi Alvarez is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-04-27.