Rafael Alvarez, MD is an obesity medicine preventive medicine in Saint Joseph, MO with 11 years of experience. The provider is a physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity. Rafael Alvarez, MD NPI is 1487090858. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.
The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.
Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graduation Year:2013
The provider's business location address is:
802 N RIVERSIDE RD STE G50
SAINT JOSEPH, MO
ZIP 64507-510
Phone: (816) 671-4888
Fax: (816) 671-4890
The NPI 1487090858 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.
The enumeration date for this NPI number is 5/13/2013 and was last updated on 9/6/2022.