Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. FLAVIO ALVAREZ, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: NEPHROLOGY) · Emergency Medicine Physician · LIVE OAK, TX
- NPI 1932175601
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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11481 TOEPPERWEIN RD, STE 1202
LIVE OAK, TX 78233
(210) 655-8470
fax (210) 967-0276 - Mailing address
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16620 N US HIGHWAY 281, STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 782322327
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 12, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #K4849
- Medicaid
- TX #046188101
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1932175601. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,975
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$290,295
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 392 | 74 | $58 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 389 | 56 | $338 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 329 | 194 | $106 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 262 | 80 | $76 | |
99439 |
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 155 | 58 | $45 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 93 | 41 | $280 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 83 | 45 | $114 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 59 | 12 | $271 | |
99426 |
Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 49 | 15 | $59 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 45 | 43 | $167 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 191. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,100
Transactions
94
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 14 | $377.07 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. | 8 | $303.22 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 16 | $230.84 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 5 | $188.74 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. | 18 | $162.22 | |
| VentureMed Group, Inc. | 1 | $152.87 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 9 | $145.27 | |
| CorMedix Inc. | 3 | $87.60 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $85.82 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 3 | $73.73 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 3 | $60.43 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, Inc. | 4 | $57.86 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 3 | $53.76 | |
| OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 3 | $43.81 | |
| ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $20.71 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,685
Patients
533
Total drug cost
$559,811
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 196 | 67 | $166,641 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 186 | 53 | $1,246 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 172 | 60 | $2,211 |
| Nifedipine Er (Nifedipine) | Brand | 170 | 59 | $7,875 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 127 | 48 | $1,026 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 124 | 42 | $26,954 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 121 | 38 | $1,506 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 113 | 32 | $1,051 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 77 | 24 | $1,865 |
| Auryxia (Ferric Citrate) | Brand | 75 | 24 | $174,663 |