MR. VICENTE ALVAREZ FNP
Prescription History 1891404547
Nurse Practitioner in Pharr, TX
What does Vicente Alvarez prescribe?
In 2024, Vicente Alvarez wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Montelukast Sodium, with 17 prescriptions.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Vicente Alvarez prescribes.
Medications 4 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Vicente Alvarez wrote 17 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $4.08 per fill, versus $10.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Vicente Alvarez wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $7.83 per fill, versus $7.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Vicente Alvarez wrote 12 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 21% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.97 per fill, versus $4.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Vicente Alvarez wrote 11 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.40 per fill, versus $16.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Vicente Alvarez’s prescriptions
What does Vicente Alvarez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Vicente Alvarez's most prescribed medications were Montelukast Sodium (17), Metformin Hcl (13) and Meloxicam (12).
How does Vicente Alvarez's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Vicente Alvarez prescribes 4 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Vicente Alvarez prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Texas prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
