Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carlos Vives Alvarado, MD
Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Rio Piedras, PR
- NPI 1902207459
- Accepts Medicare
- 11 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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Ave. de Diego 369, Torre San Francisco Suite 310
Rio Piedras, PR 00923
(787) 767-8872 - Additional location
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Pavia Medical Plaza Suite 310, Calle Dr. M. Pavia 611
Santurce, PR 00909
(787) 728-2318 - Mailing address
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Urb Los Paseos, 1 Paseo Sereno
San Juan, PR 00926
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 20, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Puerto Rico #21279
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902207459. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
369
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$22,678
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
92020 |
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | 63 | 63 | $27 | |
92201 |
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | 60 | 51 | $24 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 57 | 34 | $126 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 53 | 45 | $40 | |
92004 |
New patient complete exam of visual system | 49 | 49 | $149 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 32 | 31 | $36 | |
76514 |
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | 26 | 26 | $11 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 17 | 17 | $62 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 12 | 12 | $37 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 8.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$590
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | 7 | $201.36 | |
| NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC. | 2 | $185.28 | |
| RxSight Inc | 1 | $104.72 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 1 | $51.93 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 2 | $46.40 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
5,035
Patients
1,729
Total drug cost
$437,060
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 898 | 199 | $12,013 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 772 | 179 | $197,719 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 504 | 246 | $18,829 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Generic | 343 | 217 | $7,578 |
| Ofloxacin | Generic | 328 | 223 | $6,442 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | Generic | 324 | 92 | $8,830 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 318 | 102 | $11,059 |
| Fluorometholone | Generic | 294 | 108 | $19,688 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 276 | 72 | $3,587 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 229 | 59 | $3,762 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carlos Vives Alvarado's medical specialty?
Dr. Carlos Vives Alvarado practices Ophthalmology Physician in Rio Piedras, PR.
Where does Dr. Carlos Vives Alvarado practice?
Dr. Carlos Vives Alvarado practices at Ave. de Diego 369, Rio Piedras, PR 00923. Office phone: 7877678872.
What is Dr. Carlos Vives Alvarado's NPI?
Dr. Carlos Vives Alvarado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902207459, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carlos Vives Alvarado accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Vives Alvarado accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carlos Vives Alvarado commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (HCPCS 92020); Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (HCPCS 92201); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.