Where to find Carlos J. Vives Alvarado, MD
- Rio Piedras location main office
Ave. de Diego 369, Torre San Francisco Suite 310, Rio Piedras, PR 00923 - Santurce location
Pavia Medical Plaza Suite 310, Calle Dr. M. Pavia 611, Santurce, PR 00909
About Dr. Vives Alvarado
Carlos J. Vives Alvarado, MD practices ophthalmology in Rio Piedras, PR. Carlos is a 2015 graduate of University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. Carlos is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. Medicare claims data shows Carlos provided 460 services to 396 patients. The services billed most often include extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, exam of the internal drainage system of eye, and established patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902207459.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (787) 767-8872
- Email not available
Practice Locations
AVE. DE DIEGO 369 TORRE SAN FRANCISCO SUITE 310
Rio Piedras, PR 00923
Pavia Medical Plaza Suite 310 Calle Dr. M. Pavia 611
Santurce, PR 00909
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
460 services · 396 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
40 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
85 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
78 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
78 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
72 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
55 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Rio Piedras 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2015 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Vives Alvarado's specialty?
Dr. Vives Alvarado is an eye doctor in Rio Piedras, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Vives Alvarado?
Dr. Vives Alvarado is listed at Ave. de Diego 369 Torre San Francisco Suite 310, Rio Piedras, PR 00923. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Vives Alvarado?
The number on file is (787) 767-8872. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Vives Alvarado?
Dr. Vives Alvarado's National Provider Identifier is 1902207459. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vives Alvarado's medical education?
Dr. Vives Alvarado attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Vives Alvarado have?
Dr. Vives Alvarado has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Vives Alvarado known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vives Alvarado performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing and exam of the internal drainage system of eye. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Vives Alvarado's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Vives Alvarado. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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