29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Alvarez, Medical Oncologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ricardo Alvarez, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alvarez graduated from Universidad Nacional De La Plata, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas, La Plata, Argentina and completed his residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez’s office at (713) 827-9525.
Where did Dr. Alvarez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional De La Plata, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas, La Plata, Argentina
Is Dr. Alvarez board certified in Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Alvarez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alvarez speak?
Dr. Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alvarez treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Alvarez diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Alvarez. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer in Chest Lymph Nodes
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic Chest Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Intrathoracic Lymphoma
- Chest Lymph Node Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C771: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Estrogen Receptor Negative (ER-) Status
- Breast Cancer
- ER Negative Cancer
- No Estrogen Receptors
- Hormone Receptor Negative
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z171: Estrogen receptor negative status [ER-]
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Follicular Lymphoma
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- NHL
- Follicular Lymphatic Cancer
- Indolent Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8218: Follicular lymphoma grade II, lymph nodes of multiple sites
- C8333: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
- Pyloric Antrum Cancer
- Stomach Carcinoma
- Cardia Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C163: Malignant neoplasm of pyloric antrum
- C160: Malignant neoplasm of cardia
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Right Lung
- Lung Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer in Right Lung
- Secondary Tumor in Right Lung
- Right Lung Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7801: Secondary malignant neoplasm of right lung
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of cecum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C180: Malignant neoplasm of cecum
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Which procedures does Dr. Alvarez perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ricardo Alvarez may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alvarez's office.
Does Dr. Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 827-9525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Alvarez in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Ricardo Alvarez's Primary Practice
925 Gessner Rd Ste 600
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 827-9525
What is Dr. Alvarez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649441601.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarez
What is Dr. Ricardo Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Alvarez is a Medical Oncologist near Houston, TX. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Alvarez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alvarez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Ricardo Alvarez accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (713) 827-9525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (713) 827-9525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ricardo Alvarez have?
Dr. Ricardo Alvarez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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