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Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD

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(Dr. Anthony Wade Alvarez, MD)

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Specializes in: Psychiatry

University of Kentucky College of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: mental health issues, infections

820 Dolwick Drive
Erlanger, KY 41018

(859) 301-5901

Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD is a psychiatrist in Erlanger, KY specializing in psychiatry. He graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Physicians, St. Elizabeth Healthcare and SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

820 Dolwick Drive
Erlanger, KY 41018

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334 Thomas More Parkway
Crestview Hills, KY 41017

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1 Medical Village Drive
Edgewood, KY 41017

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Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Erlanger, KY during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	103
hospital care	416
inpatient care	416
medication management	47
mental health therapy	142

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Erlanger, KY during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	164
hospital care	628
inpatient care	628
mental health therapy	151

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	276

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Erlanger, KY during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	193
hospital care	587
inpatient care	587
mental health therapy	175

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	308

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	3
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Erlanger, KY during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	190
hospital care	1409
inpatient care	1409
mental health therapy	243

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	456
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	918
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	102
Less than 65	536

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	32
Dementia	36
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Erlanger, KY during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
hospital care	1625
inpatient care	1625
mental health therapy	229

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	60
Less than 65	258

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	35
Dementia	42
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Erlanger, KY during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	172
hospital care	891
inpatient care	891
mental health therapy	162

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	23
Less than 65	231

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	31
Dementia	32
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Erlanger, KY during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	158
hospital care	561
inpatient care	561
mental health therapy	108

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	12
Less than 65	189

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	34
Dementia	32
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Erlanger, KY during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
hospital care	517
inpatient care	517
mental health therapy	53

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	125

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	179

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	34
Dementia	19
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Erlanger, KY during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
hospital care	419
inpatient care	419

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	68
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	34
Dementia	29
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Erlanger, KY during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	89
hospital care	337
inpatient care	337

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	12
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	72
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Dementia	33
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Erlanger, KY during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44
hospital care	408
inpatient care	408
mental health therapy	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	126

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	20
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	67
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	40
Dementia	42
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Erlanger, KY were hospital care, inpatient care, mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation	103
doctor visit	143
hospital care	708
inpatient care	708
mental health therapy	142

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	334
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	37
85 and over	20
Less than 65	212
65 to 74	81

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

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	66
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	26
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Psychiatry American Board of Preventive Medicine: Addiction Medicine and has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine (1990)

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Psychiatry American Board of Preventive Medicine: Addiction Medicine

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Elizabeth Physicians

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$5,373 ABILIFY MAINTENA $3,557	REXULTI $1,223	ABILIFY TABLET $443	ABILIFY ASIMTUFII $116	Nuedexta $35
AbbVie Inc.	$2,048 VRAYLAR $2,048
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$1,628 AUSTEDO $1,256	Austedo XR $206	UZEDY $123	NUVIGIL $43
Lundbeck LLC	$1,570 REXULTI $763	ABILIFY MAINTENA $385	Brintellix $284	ABILIFY DEPOT $86	Trintellix $28	Other $25
Alkermes, Inc.	$1,546 LYBALVI $625	ARISTADA INITIO $425	Aristada 1064mg $292	Vivitrol $120	Aristada 882mg $72	Other $13
Other	$8,326 NUPLAZID $1,453	Nuedexta $1,418	VRAYLAR $1,414	LATUDA $551	VIIBRYD $452	Other $3,038

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$20,082
Education	$362
Consulting Fee	$46

Biography

Dr. Anthony Alvarez's areas of specialization are family medicine, addiction medicine, and psychiatry. Dr. Alvarez attended the University of Kentucky College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University for residency. He is especially interested in infections and mental health issues. He is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Physicians. Dr. Alvarez has an open panel in Edgewood, KY according to St. Elizabeth Physicians.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony W. 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. Anthony W. Alvarez, MD From 2012 - 2022

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