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Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

1013 Talbotton Road
Columbus, GA 31904

(706) 507-7067

Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD is an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA specializing in adult endocrinology.

Office Locations

1013 Talbotton Road
Columbus, GA 31904

(706) 507-7067

(706) 221-3179

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood tests

diabetes management

lab tests

In 2012, Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD had a list price for blood tests, diabetes management, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	696
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200
neck imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	30
doctor visit	660
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143
neck imaging	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	26
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	69
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	21
diabetes management	27
doctor visit	853
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
lab tests	27
neck imaging	36
preventive care	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	107
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	14
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	75
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	949
image guided procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
neck imaging	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	226
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	28
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	75
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2016 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	272
doctor visit	1028
lab tests	363
neck imaging	37
preventive care	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	37
vascular procedures	39

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	145
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	16
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	75
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1144
hospital care	60
image guided procedures	12
inpatient care	60
lab tests	678
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
neck imaging	67
preventive care	678
ultrasound (sonogram)	67
vascular procedures	124

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	154
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	25
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	75
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
diabetes management	53
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1070
hospital care	116
image guided procedures	13
inpatient care	116
lab tests	189
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
neck imaging	71
preventive care	136
ultrasound (sonogram)	71
vascular procedures	67

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	183
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	39
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	75
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2019 were lab tests, diabetes management, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	216
doctor visit	1119
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
lab tests	216
neck imaging	108
ultrasound (sonogram)	108
vascular procedures	74

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	171
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	34
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	75
Dementia	16
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2020 were lab tests, diabetes management, vascular procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	153
doctor visit	986
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
lab tests	153
neck imaging	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	34
vascular procedures	145

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	164
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	26
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	75
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2021 were lab tests, diabetes management, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	159
doctor visit	730
lab tests	159
neck imaging	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
vascular procedures	80

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	127
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	19
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	75
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	16
doctor visit	643
lab tests	16
neck imaging	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	19
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	75
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and inpatient care.

aspiration	12
blood draw	25
diabetes management	128
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	898
hospital care	100
image guided procedures	12
inpatient care	100
lab tests	225
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
neck imaging	42
preventive care	233
ultrasound (sonogram)	42
vascular procedures	88

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	133
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	122
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	59
85 and over	22
Less than 65	88
65 to 74	120

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD treated were diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	67
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	8
Dementia	10

Education & Training

He has a state license in Georgia.

Licensed In: Georgia

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$12,965 Kazano $12,824	Nesina $61	Contrave $50	Oseni $32
R-Pharm US LLC	$5,930 Ixempra $5,930
Corcept Therapeutics	$4,328 Korlym $4,279	$49
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$2,990 Nesina $2,676	Kazano $275	$39
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,881 FARXIGA $1,249	BYDUREON $334	BYDUREON PEN $102	ONGLYZA $88	LYNPARZA $50	Other $59
Other	$13,221 Nerlynx $1,500	JARDIANCE $1,056	Kerendia $555	TOUJEO $490	Repatha $445	Other $9,175

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$17,956
Food and Beverage	$14,485
Travel and Lodging	$5,434
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,909
Education	$532

Research Payments

Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD has received 100 research payments totaling $183,222.

Biography

Dr. Ricardo Alvarez works as an adult endocrinology specialist in Columbus, GA. Dr. Alvarez has obtained a license to practice in Georgia.

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez, MD From 2012 - 2022

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