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Dr. Alexander Torres, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

596 Us Highway 27 N
Avon Park, FL 33825

(863) 314-8555

Dr. Alexander Torres, MD is a rheumatologist in Avon Park, FL specializing in adult rheumatology. Dr. Alexander Torres, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth and HIGHLANDS ADVANCED RHEUMATOLOGY AND ARTHRITIS CENTER PL.

Office Locations

AdventHealth

596 Us Highway 27 N
Avon Park, FL 33825

(863) 314-8555

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

intravenous infusion therapy

In 2023, Dr. Alexander Torres, MD had a list price for intravenous infusion therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intravenous infusion

joint aspiration

joint injections

By Affordability:

intravenous infusion

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Alexander Torres, MD performed more intravenous (IV) infusion, joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for intravenous (IV) infusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Avon Park, FL during 2013 were lab tests, aspiration, injections and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	415
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	226
blood draw	124
chemotherapy	226
doctor visit	2812
injections	415
lab tests	631
minimally invasive procedures	226

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	680

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	34
Hispanic	94
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	393
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	70
Less than 65	153

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Avon Park, FL during 2014 were aspiration, injections, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	538
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	469
blood draw	11
chemotherapy	469
doctor visit	2741
injections	538
minimally invasive procedures	469

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	663

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	763
Black	31
Hispanic	91
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	70
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Avon Park, FL during 2015 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	555
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	93
blood draw	22
chemotherapy	93
doctor visit	2866
injections	566
minimally invasive procedures	93

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD.

**Gender**
Male	470
Female	1282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1508
Black	50
Hispanic	168
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	706
From 75 to 84	592
85 and over	132
Less than 65	322

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Avon Park, FL during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3600
aspiration	725
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	278
blood draw	66
chemotherapy	278
doctor visit	3338
injections	725
minimally invasive procedures	3878
skin testing	3600

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	655

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	747
Black	31
Hispanic	93
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	299
85 and over	76
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Avon Park, FL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing, skin testing and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	780
aspiration	697
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	611
blood draw	244
chemotherapy	611
chronic care	131
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	3386
injections	724
manual therapy	223
minimally invasive procedures	1391
musculoskeletal imaging	34
pain management	27
rehabilitation	458
skin testing	780
spinal procedures	21
vascular procedures	58
X-rays	55

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	725

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	842
Black	32
Hispanic	98
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	389
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	93
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Avon Park, FL during 2018 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, chronic care and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	467
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	698
blood draw	108
chemotherapy	698
chronic care	1066
doctor visit	2633
injections	496
manual therapy	2768
minimally invasive procedures	698
musculoskeletal imaging	112
pain management	29
rehabilitation	2330
spinal procedures	52
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	21
X-rays	164

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	715

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	807
Black	40
Hispanic	120
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	395
From 75 to 84	345
85 and over	84
Less than 65	167

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Avon Park, FL during 2019 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	172
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	662
blood draw	218
chemotherapy	662
chronic care	576
doctor visit	1104
injections	172
manual therapy	2959
minimally invasive procedures	662
musculoskeletal imaging	73
rehabilitation	2236
spinal procedures	61
X-rays	134

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	527

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	559
Black	31
Hispanic	118
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	51
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Avon Park, FL during 2020 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	201
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	674
blood draw	412
chemotherapy	674
chronic care	311
doctor visit	1195
injections	223
minimally invasive procedures	674
pain management	22
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	28
Hispanic	108
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	49
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Avon Park, FL during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	263
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	355
blood draw	366
chemotherapy	355
chronic care	24
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1440
injections	304
minimally invasive procedures	668
musculoskeletal imaging	42
pain management	41
spinal procedures	38
X-rays	80

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	471

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	25
Hispanic	95
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	48
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Avon Park, FL during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	157
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	207
blood draw	261
chemotherapy	207
doctor visit	911
injections	179
minimally invasive procedures	621
musculoskeletal imaging	89
pain management	22
spinal procedures	45
X-rays	134

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	463
Black	22
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	39
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Avon Park, FL during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, aspiration and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	214
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	139
blood draw	207
chemotherapy	139
doctor visit	1375
injections	232
minimally invasive procedures	558
musculoskeletal imaging	72
pain management	18
spinal procedures	23
X-rays	95

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	535
Black	18
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	51
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	39
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Avon Park, FL were allergy testing, skin testing, manual therapy and rehabilitation.

allergy testing	2190
aspiration	400
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	401
blood draw	185
chemotherapy	401
chronic care	421
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	2163
injections	415
lab tests	631
manual therapy	1983
minimally invasive procedures	903
musculoskeletal imaging	70
pain management	26
rehabilitation	1674
skin testing	2190
spinal procedures	38
vascular procedures	58
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	21
X-rays	98

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	644

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	728
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	103
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	69
75 to 84	301
Less than 65	148
65 to 74	362

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Torres, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	26
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He completed residency at Maricopa Medical Center. He is certified by the Rheumatology: The American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Arizona.

Residency: Maricopa Medical Center

Board Certification: Rheumatology: The American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alexander Torres, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

AdventHealth

HIGHLANDS ADVANCED RHEUMATOLOGY AND ARTHRITIS CENTER PL

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Alexander Torres, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: AdventHealth Advantage Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alexander Torres, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

AdventHealth Advantage Plan

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander Torres, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$3,808 Enbrel $1,541	Otezla $1,075	Prolia $943	Tavneos $151	AMJEVITA $25	Other $74
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$2,814 STELARA $1,462	SIMPONI ARIA $705	Tremfya $435	SIMPONI $162	REMICADE $50
Pfizer Inc.	$2,449 XELJANZ $1,753	INFLECTRA $280	LYRICA $124	EUCRISA $119	EMBEDA $95	Other $78
UCB, Inc.	$2,112 Cimzia $2,112
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,463 COSENTYX $1,448	Ilaris $15
Other	$13,589 Humira $1,469	ORENCIA $1,425	ACTHAR $1,242	Rinvoq $1,070	Otezla $895	Other $7,487

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$25,961
Education	$276

Research Payments

Dr. Alexander Torres, MD has received 44 research payments totaling $390,911.

Biography

Dr. Alexander Torres is an adult rheumatology specialist in Avon Park, FL. Dr. Torres's residency was performed at Maricopa Medical Center. He speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with AdventHealth. He has an open panel in Avon Park, FL according to AdventHealth.