Lisa Cristina Alvarez, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Lisa Cristina Alvarez is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Dallas, TX with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across TX can see Lisa Cristina Alvarez, M.D. in person in Dallas or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 22+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Dallas area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.87/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 40% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8220 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 710, Dallas, TX 75231-4427
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Texas, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.87/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.5%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
377
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
361
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,168
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $592k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
83 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 Lisa Cristina Alvarez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
22 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
Mailing address
7610 N Stemmons Fwy Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75247-4228
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lisa Cristina Alvarez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lisa Cristina Alvarez for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Dallas 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 Lisa Cristina Alvarez
Dr. Alvarez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dallas, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (214) 368-6707.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lisa Cristina Alvarez
Practice Location
8220 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 710, Dallas, TX 75231-4427
Mailing Address
7610 N Stemmons Fwy Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75247-4228
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