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Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD

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(Dr. Alberto Espay, MD)

(282 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Luis Razetti School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: essential tremor , multiple system atrophy (MSA), ataxia, and more.

3113 Bellevue Avenue Suite 3300
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 475-8000

Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD is a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from Luis Razetti School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD is affiliated with UC Health.

Office Locations

3113 Bellevue Avenue Suite 3300
Cincinnati, OH 45219

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders

In 2024, Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD had a list price for botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders

In 2024, Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD had a list price for chemodenervation for cervical dystonia, and chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

botulinum toxin injection

chemodenervation

In 2012, Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD had a list price for botulinum toxin injection, and chemodenervation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	253
hospital care	35
injections	33
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	243
hospital care	108
injections	46
inpatient care	108
minimally invasive procedures	46

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	24
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	231
hospital care	20
injections	52
inpatient care	20
minimally invasive procedures	52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	18
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	27
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	351
injections	108
minimally invasive procedures	108

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	42
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	27
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	406
injections	101
minimally invasive procedures	101

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	22
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	24
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	375
injections	102
minimally invasive procedures	102

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	24
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	27
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	383
injections	101
minimally invasive procedures	101

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	23
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	27
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	472
injections	92
minimally invasive procedures	92

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	29
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	451
injections	30
minimally invasive procedures	30

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	27
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	539
injections	92
minimally invasive procedures	92

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	35
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	31
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	503
injections	43
minimally invasive procedures	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	31
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	24
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	433
injections	131
minimally invasive procedures	131

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	32
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD in 2023

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	330
injections	91
minimally invasive procedures	91

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	19
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD in 2024

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	382
hospital care	54
injections	78
inpatient care	54
minimally invasive procedures	78

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	278
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	117
85 and over	25
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	137

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	11
Dementia	24

Education & Training

Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD graduated from Luis Razetti School of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology) 003 and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Luis Razetti School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology) 003 (2005)

Licensed In: Ohio

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 282 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC	$92,309 CREXONT $45,431	RYTARY $33,655	ONGENTYS $338	$12,886
US WORLDMEDS, LLC	$84,013 APOKYN $51,681	MYOBLOC $29,911	Xadago $1,413	$1,008
MDD US Operations, LLC	$72,705 APOKYN $41,407	GOCOVRI $2,036	$29,261
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc	$66,995 NUPLAZID $66,995
AbbVie, Inc.	$59,343 Duopa $32,154	Duodopa $14,941	$12,248
Other	$325,447 NORTHERA $42,861	Neupro $35,220	RYTARY $27,269	Xeomin $16,425	Dhivy $12,938	Other $190,734

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$269,953
Honoraria	$170,921
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$142,068
Travel and Lodging	$82,015
Food and Beverage	$27,154
Other	$8,701

Research Payments

Dr. Alberto J. Espay, MD has received 421 research payments totaling $1,832,873.

Biography

Dr. Alberto Espay's specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). These areas are among Dr. Espay's clinical interests: hemifacial spasm, orthostatic hypotension, and tay-sachs disease. He is professionally affiliated with UC Health. He attended Central University of Venezuela Faculty of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University for residency. Dr. Espay's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5).