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Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Cayetano Heredia University (1997)

11738 Fm 1960 Road W
Houston, TX 77065

(281) 469-5252

Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD is a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Cayetano Heredia University in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann and HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress.

Office Locations

Memorial Hermann

11738 Fm 1960 Road W
Houston, TX 77065

(281) 469-5252

(281) 469-5259

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2023, Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	135
gastrointestinal procedures	76
hospital care	601
inpatient care	601
minimally invasive procedures	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	18
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	100
doctor visit	241
gastrointestinal procedures	129
hospital care	597
inpatient care	597
minimally invasive procedures	129
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	100

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	49
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	26
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	58
Dementia	33
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	222
gastrointestinal procedures	59
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153
minimally invasive procedures	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	59

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	26
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	15
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	243
gastrointestinal procedures	63
minimally invasive procedures	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	63

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	38
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	102
doctor visit	268
gastrointestinal procedures	102
minimally invasive procedures	102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	102

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	22
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	95
doctor visit	333
gastrointestinal procedures	118
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
minimally invasive procedures	118
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	95

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	105
doctor visit	353
gastrointestinal procedures	126
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
minimally invasive procedures	126
preventive care	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	105

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	23
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	294
gastrointestinal procedures	103
minimally invasive procedures	103
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	84

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	17
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	243
gastrointestinal procedures	77
minimally invasive procedures	77
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	14
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	71
doctor visit	275
gastrointestinal procedures	82
minimally invasive procedures	82
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	71

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	14
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	108
doctor visit	291
gastrointestinal procedures	108
minimally invasive procedures	108
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	108

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	16
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

anastomosis	15
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	83
doctor visit	263
gastrointestinal procedures	94
hospital care	294
inpatient care	294
minimally invasive procedures	94
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	83

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	93
Hispanic	34
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	6
75 to 84	29
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	101

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD graduated from Cayetano Heredia University in 1997. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Cayetano Heredia University (1997)

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital (2002)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital

HCA Houston Healthcare

Memorial Hermann

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress

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. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Aetna Medicare, WellPoint, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann and Community Hlth MCR D-SNP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Employers Health Network

United Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Aetna Medicare

WellPoint

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Aetna Memorial Hermann

Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2017-09-06

Dismissive of ongoing symptoms,  said I probably would have to go back to my family doctor. I did & they tested me for H Pylori & I tested positive. THE GI EXPERT didn't bother to consider  basic disease alternatives.  A competent GI would have considered and ordered that test. Stay away.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$339 Da Vinci Surgical System $339
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$276 Epclusa $122	$154
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.	$164 SUTAB $81	SUPREP $52	SUFLAVE $20	SUPREP BOWEL PREP $11
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$153 Ocaliva $153
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$145 PREPOPIK $73	CLENPIQ $59	REBYOTA $14
Other	$849 XIFAXAN $118	Sovaldi $75	TALICIA $64	AMITIZA $47	ENTYVIO $46	Other $499

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,926

Biography

Dr. Brick Alva's medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. He usually honors WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. After attending Cayetano Heredia University for medical school, he completed his residency training at Henry Ford Hospital. In addition to English, Dr. Alva speaks Spanish. Dr. Alva's professional affiliations include HCA Houston Healthcare and Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2013

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brick Eduardo Alva, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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