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Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD

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(2309 Ratings)

Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, cardiomyopathy, heart valve disease, and more.

1101 Chestnut Street Floor 9
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-5050

Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD is a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson University Physicians (JUP), Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS OF NEW JERSEY PC, Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

Office Locations

1101 Chestnut Street Floor 9
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Some issues Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., 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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“That's the hope, and that is what we will work hard to achieve," said Rene Alvarez, who heads the cardiology division for Jefferson Health. "”—"Some COVID-19 long haulers have had symptoms since the first wave. Can they still get better?", Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2021

“It's common for people to not realize their heart has been deteriorating until they are diagnosed with heart failure - that's why they go to the doctor, said Rene Alvarez, director of cardiology at...”—"Federal court ruling on ACA could imperil preexisting condition coverage. A Chester County man with a $35,000 hospital bill knows what that means.", Philadelphia Inquirer, December 2019

“It's common for people to not realize their heart has been deteriorating until they are diagnosed with heart failure -- that's why they go to the doctor, said Rene Alvarez, director of cardiology...”—"Pre-existing conditions can cost you, even if you don't know about them yet", Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, December 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	93
hospital care	207
inpatient care	207
minimally invasive procedures	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	184
hospital care	332
inpatient care	332

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	104
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	14
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	55
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	247
hospital care	257
inpatient care	257

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	56
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	30
catheterization	30
diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	197
hospital care	368
inpatient care	368
minimally invasive procedures	30

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	178
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	60
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	64
catheterization	64
diagnostic procedures	114
doctor visit	303
hospital care	342
inpatient care	342
minimally invasive procedures	64

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	41
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	58
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	53
catheterization	53
diagnostic procedures	135
doctor visit	351
hospital care	326
inpatient care	326
minimally invasive procedures	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	128
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	11
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	61
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	240
hospital care	211
inpatient care	211
minimally invasive procedures	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	12
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	62
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	130
hospital care	273
inpatient care	273

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	52
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	262
hospital care	282
inpatient care	282

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	267
hospital care	290
inpatient care	290

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	15
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	52
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	270
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	44
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	55
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	56
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

cardiac procedures	34
catheterization	34
diagnostic procedures	72
doctor visit	231
hospital care	279
inpatient care	279
minimally invasive procedures	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	82
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	120
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	24
85 and over	4
Less than 65	66
65 to 74	101

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD treated were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	51
Atrial Fibrillation	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed residency at Temple University Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Residency: Temple University Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Jefferson University Physicians (JUP)

Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS OF NEW JERSEY PC

Jefferson Bucks Hospital

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

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. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

CIGNA Commercial

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Humana

Workers' Compensation

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 2309 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$14,030 ENTRESTO $13,863	LEQVIO $167
Abbott Laboratories	$11,950 Vascular $5,450	HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev $1,524	Circulatory Support $1,224	HeartMate II LVAS $1,211	THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $1,115	Other $1,427
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.	$5,972 TEGSEDI $5,972
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$1,815 $1,815
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$1,654 HeartMate PHP $1,654
Other	$5,022 FARXIGA $1,074	HeartMate II $1,000	TANDEMHEART $649	MCS Multiple Products General $200	CareLink Express $160	Other $1,937

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$15,850
Food and Beverage	$9,516
Consulting Fee	$5,974
Travel and Lodging	$5,634
Honoraria	$3,180
Other	$289

Research Payments

Dr. Rene J. Alvarez JR., MD has received 27 research payments totaling $110,417.

Biography

Dr. Rene Alvarez's areas of specialization are adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. In addition to English, Dr. Alvarez speaks Spanish. His areas of expertise include the following: advanced heart failure, heart transplant, and heart valve disease. He is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson University Physicians (JUP). Dr. Alvarez attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Temple University Hospital. He is rated highly by his patients. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan. His practice in Philadelphia, PA is open to new patients as reported by Jefferson Health.