At a glance
- 900 Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX 78130
About Dr. Villanueva Alvarez
Ricardo Villanueva Alvarez, MD practices family practice in New Braunfels, TX. Ricardo is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Ricardo provided 474 services to 418 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588233613.
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
- (830) 515-1280
- Email not available
Practice Locations
900 LOOP 337
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
474 services · 418 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
20 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
87 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
65 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
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 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in New Braunfels 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2017 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Villanueva Alvarez specialize in?
Dr. Villanueva Alvarez is a family practice in New Braunfels, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Villanueva Alvarez located?
Dr. Villanueva Alvarez is listed at 900 Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Villanueva Alvarez's phone number?
The number on file is (830) 515-1280. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Villanueva Alvarez?
Dr. Villanueva Alvarez's National Provider Identifier is 1588233613. 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. Villanueva Alvarez go to medical school?
Dr. Villanueva Alvarez attended Other, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Villanueva Alvarez have?
Dr. Villanueva Alvarez has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Villanueva Alvarez do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Villanueva Alvarez performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Villanueva Alvarez's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Villanueva Alvarez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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