Alex Rainow, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Alex Rainow, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Sonoma, CA in group practice. Trained at Albany Medical College of Union University (class of 2007), he has been practicing for over 19 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1745dNPPES updated 2021-07-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
651 1st St W Ste L, Sonoma, CA 95476-7046
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,260
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
663
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,163
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.00M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$146 received from industry
2 transactions 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 Alex Rainow's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
Albany Medical College
Board certified · Jul 26, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 2007)
Mailing address
2 Bon Air Rd Ste 100, Larkspur, CA 94939-1144
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184017
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Alex Rainow
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alex Rainow for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sonoma 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 Alex Rainow
NPI records show Dr. Rainow as active with telehealth listed in Sonoma, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (707) 935-1470.
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 Alex Rainow
Practice Location
651 1st St W Ste L, Sonoma, CA 95476-7046
Mailing Address
2 Bon Air Rd Ste 100, Larkspur, CA 94939-1144
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