Ricardo Alvarez, MD
NPI 1417078031 · Internal Medicine Physician · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Alvarez, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1417078031).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417078031
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 052876 (GA)
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
19 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
1,249 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 519 | $120 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 227 | $16 |
| Continuous Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level in Tissue Fluid Using Sensor Under Skin With Interpretation and Report95251 | 104 | $33 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, First 30 Minutes Provided Personally By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99491 | 100 | $80 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 76 | $3 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Glimepiride | 631 | 195 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 525 | 155 |
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 458 | 147 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 394 | 94 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 283 | 75 |
| Metformin Hcl | 243 | 90 |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,226 across 59 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
- 2007-04-02
- Last updated
- 2022-10-24
- Certified
- 2022-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Alvarez's NPI number?
- Ricardo Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417078031, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Alvarez's specialty?
- Ricardo Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Alvarez located?
- Ricardo Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1013 Talbotton Rd, Columbus, GA 31904-8744.
- What is Ricardo Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Alvarez is (706) 507-7067.
- Does Ricardo Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Alvarez's NPI (1417078031) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.