Alvaro Rios, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Alvaro Rios is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Burleson, TX with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Alvaro Rios, M.D. practices as part of a group cardiologist practice in Burleson, TX. With 37+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Burleson area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
209 Old Highway 1187, Burleson, TX 76028-0281
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.2%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
930
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
792
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,775
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.24M
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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 (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$678 received from industry
32 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Alvaro Rios's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 26, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Mailing address
Po Box 6278, Fort Worth, TX 76115-0278
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Alvaro Rios
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alvaro Rios for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Burleson 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 Alvaro Rios
NPI records show Dr. Rios as active with telehealth listed in Burleson, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (682) 268-6700.
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 Alvaro Rios
Practice Location
209 Old Highway 1187, Burleson, TX 76028-0281
Mailing Address
Po Box 6278, Fort Worth, TX 76115-0278
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