Ricardo Villanueva Alvarez, MD
NPI 1588233613 · Family Medicine Physician · New Braunfels, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Villanueva Alvarez, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in New Braunfels, TX (NPI 1588233613).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588233613
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- V1641 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
453 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 87 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 65 | $121 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 38 | $10 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 34 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 33 | $13 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 29 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 63 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 48 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 47 | 29 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 42 | 15 |
| Lisinopril | 40 | 16 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 34 | 22 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-06-22
- Last updated
- 2024-08-22
- Certified
- 2024-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Villanueva Alvarez's NPI number?
- Ricardo Villanueva Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588233613, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Villanueva Alvarez's specialty?
- Ricardo Villanueva Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Villanueva Alvarez located?
- Ricardo Villanueva Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX 78130-3555.
- What is Ricardo Villanueva Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Villanueva Alvarez is (830) 515-1280.
- Does Ricardo Villanueva Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Villanueva 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 Villanueva Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Villanueva Alvarez's NPI (1588233613) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.