Claudia E. Alvarado, M.D.
Claudia E. Alvarado is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Bakersfield, CA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Claudia E. Alvarado, M.D. has been part of the Bakersfield medical community since 2008 in independent practice. She has been in practice for 22+ years. A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1597dNPPES updated 2022-01-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.89%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.89% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.9 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
11
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
368
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,239
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $125k
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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 7, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 220001
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Claudia E. Alvarado
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Claudia E. Alvarado for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Bakersfield 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 Claudia E. Alvarado
Dr. Alvarado is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bakersfield, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 326-2202.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1830 Flower St, Bakersfield, CA 93305-4144
Mailing Address
1830 Flower St, Bakersfield, CA 93305-4144
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