Ricardo Alvarado, MD
NPI 1497935456 · Pain Medicine Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Alvarado, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1497935456).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497935456
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- N1252 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,667 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Care Management Services for Behavioral Health Conditions, 20 Minutes Or More Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional99484 | 1,025 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 897 | $85 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 429 | $60 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0483 | 421 | $241 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 386 | $120 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 300 | 43 |
| Gabapentin | 69 | 30 |
| Baclofen | 52 | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 39 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 | 18 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,942 across 76 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2833 Babcock Rd Ste 435San Antonio, TX 78229-4850Phone: (210) 705-5060
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-11-07
- Last updated
- 2025-09-23
- Certified
- 2025-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Alvarado's NPI number?
- Ricardo Alvarado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497935456, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Alvarado's specialty?
- Ricardo Alvarado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Alvarado located?
- Ricardo Alvarado's practice location on file with NPPES is 4100 E Piedras Dr Ste 165, San Antonio, TX 78228-2502.
- What is Ricardo Alvarado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Alvarado is (107) 055-0602.
- Does Ricardo Alvarado accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Alvarado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Alvarado's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Alvarado's NPI (1497935456) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.