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Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD

(Dr. Martin A. Alpert, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Ohio State University College of Medicine (1973)

Professional interests include: bradycardia (slow heart rate), hypertension (high blood pressure), echocardiogram (echo), and more.

1 Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO 65212

(573) 884-3278

Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD is a cardiologist in Columbia, MO specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1973 and has 52 years of experience. Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD is affiliated with University of Missouri Health Care and THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI.

Office Locations

1 Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO 65212

(573) 884-3278

(573) 884-3221

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Some issues Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

In 2023, Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. 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 10%

By Volume:

echocardiogram

In 2023, Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD performed more echocardiogram (echo) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 25%

By Volume:

Doppler echocardiography

ultrasound

By Affordability:

echocardiogram

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD performed more Doppler echocardiography, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for echocardiogram (echo) 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. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated as a cardiologist in Columbia, MO during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1164
doctor visit	996
hospital care	312
inpatient care	312
minimally invasive procedures	36
stress testing	142
ultrasound (sonogram)	1132

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	660
Female	650

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1192
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	355
85 and over	182
Less than 65	337

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	44
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated as a cardiologist in Columbia, MO during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1222
doctor visit	968
hospital care	431
inpatient care	431
minimally invasive procedures	52
stress testing	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	1199

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	775
Female	862

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1488
Black	106
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	535
From 75 to 84	437
85 and over	246
Less than 65	419

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	44
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated as a cardiologist in Columbia, MO during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	883
doctor visit	1019
hospital care	140
inpatient care	140
minimally invasive procedures	33
stress testing	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	866

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1068
Female	1098

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1990
Black	114
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	784
From 75 to 84	538
85 and over	278
Less than 65	566

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated as a cardiologist in Columbia, MO during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	732
doctor visit	1000
hospital care	490
inpatient care	475
minimally invasive procedures	22
outpatient care	15
stress testing	87
ultrasound (sonogram)	732

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	520
Female	531

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	967
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	144
Less than 65	261

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD in 2016

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	44
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated as a cardiologist in Columbia, MO during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	565
doctor visit	843
hospital care	226
inpatient care	226
stress testing	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	565

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	781
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	107
Less than 65	213

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD in 2017

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	45
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated as a cardiologist in Columbia, MO during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	613
doctor visit	662
hospital care	180
inpatient care	180
minimally invasive procedures	14
stress testing	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	613

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	878
Female	1037

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1746
Black	121
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	689
From 75 to 84	514
85 and over	241
Less than 65	471

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD in 2018

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated as a cardiologist in Columbia, MO during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	672
doctor visit	584
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
minimally invasive procedures	24
stress testing	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	672

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2135
Female	2325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4053
Black	265
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	65
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1585
From 75 to 84	1173
85 and over	592
Less than 65	1110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD in 2019

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1028
Female	1160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1980
Black	137
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	819
From 75 to 84	585
85 and over	259
Less than 65	525

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD in 2020

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated as a cardiologist in Columbia, MO during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	329
ultrasound (sonogram)	329

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1522
Female	1767

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3029
Black	149
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1246
From 75 to 84	923
85 and over	412
Less than 65	708

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD in 2021

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated as a cardiologist in Columbia, MO during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	889
ultrasound (sonogram)	889

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1781
Female	2033

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3487
Black	173
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	84
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1522
From 75 to 84	1098
85 and over	543
Less than 65	651

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated as a cardiologist in Columbia, MO during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	789
ultrasound (sonogram)	789

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1251
Female	1519

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2551
Black	113
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	63
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1064
From 75 to 84	877
85 and over	412
Less than 65	417

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated as a cardiologist in Columbia, MO were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	785
doctor visit	867
hospital care	261
inpatient care	259
minimally invasive procedures	30
outpatient care	15
stress testing	87
ultrasound (sonogram)	778

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1093
Female	1220

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	125
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	2114
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	32

**Age**
75 to 84	637
85 and over	310
Less than 65	516
65 to 74	849

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Cancer	13
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1973. He completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (1973)

Residency: University of Missouri Health System

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Martin Alvin Alpert, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Missouri Health Care

THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$320 Repatha $320
Allergan, Inc.	$129 VRAYLAR $129
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$112 ENTRESTO $112
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$111 LifeVest $111
Pfizer Inc.	$88 ELIQUIS $88
Other	$322 ZETIA $85	Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead $68	ELIQUIS $35	Vascular Disease $24	Adempas $22	Other $88

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$987
Education	$96

Biography

Dr. Martin Alpert is a Columbia, MO physician who specializes in adult cardiology. Clinical interests for Dr. Alpert include obesity, heart failure, and hypertension (high blood pressure). After attending Ohio State University College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at the University of Missouri Health System. He has received the following distinctions: Awards Brent M. Parker Professor of Medicine; Southern Medical Association; and Secretary, Cardiology Section. He is affiliated with the University of Missouri Health Care.