In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD performed more flu shot procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for creatinine test, creatinine urine test, flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), kidney function tests, total PSA test, vaccines, Welcome to Medicare visit (initial preventive physical exam), and wellness visit that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

lab tests

preventive care

By Affordability:

A1C test

albumin test

complete blood count

glycated protein test

microalbumin test

microalbumin urine test

prostate-specific antigen test

vitamin D test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD performed more lab tests, and preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for A1C test, albumin test, complete blood count (CBC), glycated protein test, microalbumin test, microalbumin urine test, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and vitamin D test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

prostate-specific antigen test

screening PSA test

By Affordability:

blood count tests

cholesterol screening

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD performed more prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and screening PSA test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood count tests, cholesterol screening, diabetes management, diabetes screening, lipid profile, metabolic panel, prostate screening, and screening PSA test 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD treated as a legal medicine specialist in Houston, TX during 2012 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	215
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD treated as a legal medicine specialist in Houston, TX during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	12
doctor visit	266
lab tests	24
preventive care	20
vaccines	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	77

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD treated as a legal medicine specialist in Houston, TX during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	170
lab tests	14
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD in 2014

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD treated as a legal medicine specialist in Houston, TX during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	257
lab tests	18
preventive care	31
vaccines	31

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD treated as a legal medicine specialist in Houston, TX during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	284
lab tests	34
preventive care	41
vaccines	41

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	81

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD treated as a legal medicine specialist in Houston, TX during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	287
lab tests	19
preventive care	34
vaccines	34

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD treated as a legal medicine specialist in Houston, TX during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	16
doctor visit	379
lab tests	269
preventive care	166
thyroid function tests	24
vaccines	72

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD treated as a legal medicine specialist in Houston, TX during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	116
diabetes management	52
doctor visit	395
lab tests	914
preventive care	434
thyroid function tests	115
vaccines	114
vascular procedures	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	15
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD treated as a legal medicine specialist in Houston, TX during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	57
doctor visit	270
lab tests	976
preventive care	464
thyroid function tests	159
vaccines	139

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	19
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD treated as a legal medicine specialist in Houston, TX during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	79
doctor visit	248
lab tests	867
preventive care	390
thyroid function tests	129
vaccines	64

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	12
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD treated as a legal medicine specialist in Houston, TX during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	70
doctor visit	306
lab tests	840
preventive care	352
thyroid function tests	93
vaccines	41

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD treated as a legal medicine specialist in Houston, TX were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

blood draw	116
diabetes management	54
doctor visit	279
lab tests	397
preventive care	177
thyroid function tests	104
vaccines	52
vascular procedures	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	146
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	28
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	4
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	2
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in Texas.

Licensed In: Texas

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Roberto Francisco Alvarez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

3.6

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$2,044 ZORVOLEX $2,044
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,072 FARXIGA $440	SYMBICORT $226	CRESTOR $169	BREZTRI $138	BYDUREON WEEKLY $41	Other $58
Novo Nordisk Inc	$832 RYBELSUS $483	Ozempic $173	Wegovy $64	Victoza $35	Saxenda $24	Other $54
AbbVie Inc.	$765 UBRELVY $389	VRAYLAR $227	QULIPTA $123	Synthroid $24	LINZESS $2
Amarin Pharma Inc.	$612 Vascepa $612
Other	$5,272 ADAPTIVESTIM $310	Kerendia $234	SHINGRIX $215	XIFAXAN $183	Myrbetriq $179	Other $4,150

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,410
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$1,600
Education	$331
Travel and Lodging	$209
Consulting Fee	$30
Other	$16

Biography

Dr. Roberto Alvarez's medical specialty is legal medicine and family medicine. The average patient rating for Dr. Alvarez is 3.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Alvarez graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.