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- Condominio San Vicente 8169, Calle Concordia Suite 305, Ponce, PR 00717
About Dr. Santiago Alvarado
Based in Ponce, PR, Jose O. Santiago Alvarado, MD is listed in the NPI registry under anatomic & clinical pathology. According to Medicare claims data, Jose cared for 129 Medicare patients across 202 services. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity, and evaluation of fine needle aspirate. NPI 1841496122 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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) 842-7981
- Email not available
Practice Locations
CONDOMINIO SAN VICENTE 8169 CALLE CONCORDIA SUITE 305
Ponce, PR 00717
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Anatomic & Clinical Pathology 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
Autoimmune & Joint
- Autoimmune Disease Markers
- Gout
Blood cancer
Blood chemistry
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Hemochromatosis
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Blood disorders
Cancer & Tumors
- Breast Cancer Biopsy Findings
- Leukemia
- Lipoma
- Prostate Cancer Biopsy Results
- Suspicious Lung Spot
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Cervical & Women's Health
Cervical Health
Digestive pathology
Digestive System
- Abnormal Liver Enzymes
- Celiac disease
- H. pylori infection
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Precancerous Colon Polyps
Hormones
Hormones & Metabolism
Infections
Infectious disease
Kidney & Urinary
Liver pathology
Prostate
- High PSA levels
Skin
Skin pathology
Urine & kidney
Procedures & services
Biopsy & Tissue Testing
- Bone Marrow Biopsy Testing
- Colon Polyp Biopsy Examination
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Frozen Section During Surgery
- Skin Biopsy Lab Review
- Special Tissue Staining
- Thyroid Biopsy Examination
Blood chemistry
Cancer & Genetic Testing
- Chromosome And Genetic Testing
- Flow Cytometry Test
- Liquid Biopsy
- Tumor Biomarker Testing
- Tumor Marker Testing
Cancer screening
- Prostate cancer blood test
Cardiac testing
- Troponin blood test
Cervical & Women's Health
Fertility testing
Hormone testing
- Cortisol blood test
- Testosterone blood test
Immunology
Infection & Microbiology Tests
- Blood Culture Test
- Colon cancer screening consult
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- STI and STD Screening
- Urine sediment test
Infectious disease
Inflammation testing
Pathology Consultations
Post-Mortem & Forensic
Routine blood testing
- Basic metabolic panel
- Complete Blood Count
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Routine Blood Tests
- Blood Clotting Test
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Liver Function Blood Test
- Routine blood work
- Thyroid Blood Test
Specialty Lab Panels
Tissue biopsy
- Breast tissue biopsy test
- Cervical biopsy test
- Lymph node biopsy review
Toxicology
- Heavy metals blood test
Transfusion testing
Urine testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
202 services · 129 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
97 | Less often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate | Lab test | 88172 |
28 | As often as other peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report | Lab test | 88173 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other anatomic & clinical pathology specialists in Ponce 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1997 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 5
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Santiago Alvarado?
Dr. Santiago Alvarado is an anatomic & clinical pathology in Ponce, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Santiago Alvarado's address?
Dr. Santiago Alvarado is listed at Condominio San Vicente 8169 Calle Concordia Suite 305, Ponce, PR 00717. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Santiago Alvarado?
The number on file is (787) 842-7981. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Santiago Alvarado's NPI number?
Dr. Santiago Alvarado's National Provider Identifier is 1841496122. 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
Where did Dr. Santiago Alvarado train?
Dr. Santiago Alvarado attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Santiago Alvarado been practicing?
Dr. Santiago Alvarado has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Santiago Alvarado perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Santiago Alvarado performs procedures including fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Santiago Alvarado confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Santiago Alvarado. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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