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DR. ALVARO A RYES M.D.
NPI 1841256070
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Cincinnati, OH

Active since April 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.93/100
CMS Quality Rating
7600 AFFINITY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45231(800) 222-3577(859) 282-1141 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Alvaro A Ryes M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ALVARO A RYES M.D. (NPI 1841256070) is an individual nephrology provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35074794) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841256070
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALVARO A RYESCredential: M.D.
Location Address7600 AFFINITY DRCincinnati, OH 45231-3535
Mailing Address2300 Chamber Center Dr, Suite 300Lakeside Park, KY 41017-1686 · (800) 222-3577 · Fax (859) 282-1141
Phone(800) 222-3577
Fax(859) 282-1141
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 2017
✔ NPI 1841256070 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in OH · 35074794✔ Licensed in KY · 34777✔ Licensed in IN · 01052489A
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
7600 AFFINITY DR, Cincinnati, OH 45231
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid200267730IN
Medicaid2092980OH
Medicaid64347776KY
Medicare PINM300051735IN
Medicare UPINF91911
Medicare PINH014710OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alvaro A Ryes M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4981501723
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070316000359, I20110829000518, I20111111000363
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Alvaro Ryes reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Summit Medical Group, Inc
13 mi
Psychiatry
1360 DOLWICK DRIVE
Erlanger, KY 41018
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 946 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508287640 (859) 344-5555
Kidney Disease Consultants
16 mi
Nephrology
47 CAVALIER BLVD, SUITE 120
Florence, KY 41042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio enrollments
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669676383 (859) 534-0861

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
1,679 services218 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
178 services122 patients
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes 99457
This service involves reviewing and managing your health data, which is remotely monitored and collected. Your vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure are tracked regularly throughout the month. The first 20 minutes of this data analysis per month is included in this service.
144 services18 patients
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days 99454
This service involves using devices to remotely track body functions like heart rate or blood pressure. These devices, provided initially, record data daily or send alerts if readings are abnormal. The service is renewed every 30 days.
136 services16 patients
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes 99458
This service involves analyzing your vital signs, like heart rate and blood pressure, remotely collected over a month. Each additional 20 minutes spent on management refers to extra time spent reviewing, interpreting your data, and planning your care. It's a critical part of ensuring your wellbeing.
135 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
104 services49 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lawrenceburg, IN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number150086
Location600 Wilson Creek RdLawrenceburg, IN 47025 · Dearborn County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Elizabeth Ft Thomas

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Thomas, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180001
Location85 North Grand AvenueFort Thomas, KY 41075 · Campbell County
Emergency services

St Elizabeth Edgewood

Acute Care Hospitals · Edgewood, KY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number180035
Location1 Medical Village DriveEdgewood, KY 41017 · Kenton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Elizabeth Florence

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, KY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180045
Location4900 Houston RoadFlorence, KY 41042 · Boone County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45231 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.93/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost53.12

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
47%38 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
72%46 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
13%64 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alvaro Ryes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvaro Ryes is 1841256070. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2006.

Where is Alvaro Ryes located?

Alvaro Ryes practices at 7600 Affinity Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45231. The listed phone number is (800) 222-3577.

What is Alvaro Ryes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Alvaro Ryes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alvaro Ryes is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Alvaro Ryes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alvaro Ryes reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Summit Medical Group, Inc (Erlanger, KY) and Kidney Disease Consultants (Florence, KY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alvaro Ryes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alvaro Ryes accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter of Tennessee and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Alvaro Ryes as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Alvaro Ryes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alvaro Ryes is affiliated with St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital, St Elizabeth Ft Thomas, St Elizabeth Edgewood and St Elizabeth Florence.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alvaro Ryes was last updated on April 26, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.