Alan Urbina Alvarez, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Alan Urbina Alvarez is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Lakewood, WA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Alan Urbina Alvarez, M.D. practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Lakewood, WA. With 15+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Lakewood area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 19% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1952dNPPES updated 2021-01-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
11311 Bridgeport Way Sw Ste 207, Lakewood, WA 98499-3051
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.7%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
241
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
359
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
753
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $270k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$89 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alan Urbina Alvarez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 17, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Alan Urbina Alvarez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alan Urbina Alvarez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lakewood required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alan Urbina Alvarez
Dr. Urbina Alvarez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lakewood, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (253) 272-8664.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alan Urbina Alvarez
Practice Location
11311 Bridgeport Way Sw Ste 207, Lakewood, WA 98499-3051
Mailing Address
11311 Bridgeport Way Sw Ste 207, Lakewood, WA 98499-3051
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