Paulino Antonio Alvarez
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Paulino Antonio Alvarez is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology specialist based in Iowa City, IA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Paulino Antonio Alvarez has been part of the Iowa City medical community since 2012 in group practice. He has been in practice for 25+ years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure.
Older · 1403dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better66.3%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
264
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
309
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,481
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.70M
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
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 Heart Failure.
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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — 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 (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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 (+32%) — 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 (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$255 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Paulino Antonio Alvarez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
25 years in practice
Experienced
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Taxonomy: 207RA0001X
Virtual Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Care With Paulino Antonio Alvarez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paulino Antonio Alvarez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Iowa City 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 Paulino Antonio Alvarez
NPI records show Dr. Alvarez as active with telehealth listed in Iowa City, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 356-1616.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paulino Antonio Alvarez
Practice Location
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
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