Alvaro Aldana, MD
NPI 1295739274 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alvaro Aldana, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1295739274).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295739274
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21584 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,216 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 312 | $81 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 211 | $72 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 110 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 60 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 58 | $116 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,028 | 318 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 547 | 187 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 505 | 106 |
| Furosemide | 487 | 182 |
| Losartan Potassium | 486 | 149 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 455 | 159 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,334 across 57 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-08
- Last updated
- 2016-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alvaro Aldana's NPI number?
- Alvaro Aldana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295739274, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alvaro Aldana's specialty?
- Alvaro Aldana is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alvaro Aldana located?
- Alvaro Aldana's practice location on file with NPPES is 3686 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243-3407.
- What is Alvaro Aldana's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alvaro Aldana is (205) 971-7500.
- Does Alvaro Aldana accept Medicare?
- Alvaro Aldana is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alvaro Aldana's NPI active?
- Yes — Alvaro Aldana's NPI (1295739274) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.