Kristie Alvarez, MD
Kristie Alvarez is a Family Medicine specialist based in Flowood, MS with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kristie Alvarez, MD has been part of the Flowood medical community since 2015 in independent practice. Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine (class of 2018), she has been practicing for over 8 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3959dNPPES updated 2015-07-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2466 Flowood Dr, Flowood, MS 39232-9019
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 = better1.85%
Mississippi avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
1.85% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.3%
Mississippi avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
140
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
196
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,815
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $317k
Percentile rankings compared against 222 reporting peers in Mississippi.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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 (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$147 received from industry
8 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 Kristie Alvarez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2018
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
8 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 2018)
Mailing address
2466 Flowood Dr Suite E, Flowood, MS 39232-9019
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Kristie Alvarez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristie Alvarez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Flowood 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 Kristie Alvarez
Dr. Alvarez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Flowood, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (601) 815-5700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2466 Flowood Dr, Flowood, MS 39232-9019
Mailing Address
2466 Flowood Dr Suite E, Flowood, MS 39232-9019
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