Sergio Jose Alvarado, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine

Pain Medicine

Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY, PEDIATRIC MEDICINE, PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

(210) 615-1901San Antonio, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sergio Jose Alvarado, M.D. has practiced pain medicine for 26+ years, working in group practice. A University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio graduate since 2000, he brings 26+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 76 Pain Medicine providers in TXSee all Pain Medicine in San Antonio26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 253dNPPES updated 2025-08-25 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3903 Wiseman Blvd Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78251-4402

Fax: (210) 615-1905
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

58.6%

Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+53.5 pts)

58.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

558

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

722

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

12,137

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.49M

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)33%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$960 received from industry

38 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Sergio Jose Alvarado's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 24, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Taxonomy: 208VP0014X

Education & Training

University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 2000)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

P.O. Box 117614, Carrollton, TX 75011-0853

Differs from practice location

Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Sergio Jose Alvarado

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Sergio Jose Alvarado for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Antonio 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 Sergio Jose Alvarado

NPI records show Dr. Alvarado as active with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 615-1901.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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