Physician Profile
Ricardo C. Alfafara, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Alfafara
Based in Bullhead City, AZ, Ricardo C. Alfafara, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under cardiovascular disease. Medicare claims data shows Ricardo provided 2,420 services to 1,686 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, and chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (928) 758-4114
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1648 HIGHWAY 95
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Cardiovascular Disease 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
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Coronary and ischemic heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Stable angina
Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial effusion
Heart rhythm
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Supraventricular tachycardia
Symptoms and functional disorders
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Valve and structural heart
- Aortic stenosis
- Mitral regurgitation
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Patent foramen ovale
Vascular and risk factors
- Aortic aneurysm
- Carotid artery disease
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Resistant hypertension
Artery & vascular
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Heart inflammation
- Pericarditis (Heart Sac Inflammation)
Heart muscle
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Heart valves
- Heart Murmur
Vascular disease
- High Blood Pressure in the Lungs (Pulmonary Hypertension)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Echocardiogram
- EKG
- Heart monitor
- Heart stent
- Pacemaker surgery
- Stress test
Office and noninvasive testing
- Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring
Advanced imaging
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- Nuclear cardiac stress imaging
Consultations
- Preventive Cardiology Consultation
Diagnostic testing
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Tilt Table Test
Diagnostics
- Electrophysiology Study (EP Study)
Heart devices
- Biventricular Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
Heart imaging
- Heart CT Scan (Cardiac CT)
Heart procedures
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
Heart rhythm procedures
- Radiofrequency ablation
Imaging
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram for Kids
Implants
- Defibrillator Implant (ICD)
Recovery & rehabilitation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Vascular imaging
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,420 services · 1,686 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
45 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta | Imaging | 76706 |
26 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Nuclear medicine study of heart muscle blood flow by pet | Imaging | 78434 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan | Imaging | 78431 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
333 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
168 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
151 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional | Treatment | 93228 |
124 | More than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional | Treatment | 93229 |
122 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
109 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
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.
Other cardiologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 cardiologists in Bullhead City 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1973 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ricardo C. Alfafara's specialty?
Ricardo C. Alfafara is a cardiologist in Bullhead City, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Cardiovascular Disease”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ricardo C. Alfafara?
Ricardo C. Alfafara is listed at 1648 Highway 95, Bullhead City, AZ 86442. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Ricardo C. Alfafara?
The number on file is (928) 758-4114. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ricardo C. Alfafara?
Ricardo C. Alfafara's National Provider Identifier is 1255397709. 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 Ricardo C. Alfafara's education?
Ricardo C. Alfafara attended Other, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ricardo C. Alfafara have?
Ricardo C. Alfafara has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ricardo C. Alfafara known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ricardo C. Alfafara performs imaging including nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect and ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ricardo C. Alfafara's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ricardo C. Alfafara. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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