Dr. Ricardo Alvarez, MD
1013 Talbotton Rd, Columbus, GA 31904 • +1-890-555-7611
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2014)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbus Percentiles
NPI #1417078031 • CBSA Regional • Endocrinology
Statistical peer benchmarking across GA Endocrinology providers positions Dr. Ricardo Alvarez, MD in Columbus at -0.44σ (50th city percentile / 33.63th state percentile, 170 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 1013 Talbotton Rd shows Dr. Ricardo Alvarez's primary concentration in Complex Endocrine, Thyroid & Metabolic Biomarker Management (code 99214: 563x/yr, 50th local percentile) alongside Ambulatory Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Data Analysis (95251: 281x/yr, $79–$108).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-890-555-7611, Dr. Alvarez's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.89/5 composite reality score over 4 submissions).
Patients evaluating Dr. Ricardo Alvarez in ZIP 31904 note 12 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2014) alongside 7.5 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Columbus, GA Endocrinology peers
1,279 annual services across 170 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from GA Endocrinology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Complex Endocrine, Thyroid & Metabolic Biomarker Management | 563 | 50th | $126 – $173 |
| 95251 | Ambulatory Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Data Analysis | 281 | 50th | $79 – $108 |
| 76536 | High-Resolution Thyroid & Parathyroid Neck Ultrasound | 205 | 51th | $153 – $209 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Endocrine & Hormone Workup | 153 | 48th | $174 – $238 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Multi-Hormone & Insulin Pump Titration | 77 | 50th | $195 – $267 |
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Dr. Ricardo Alvarez, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alvarez National Provider Identifier | NPI #1417078031 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (31904) |
| Dr. Alvarez Columbus CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (1,279 CMS svcs; Z -0.440σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (GA Endocrinology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Columbus, GA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.79/5 Listening • 4.44/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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