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Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas, MD
NPI1558321745PAC ID4688734783
- Medicare services, 2021
- 62
- Part D claims, 2024
- 35
- Publications
- 50
- Clinical trials
- 1
- MIPS score, 2024
- 93
- Practice address
- 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010
- Practice phone
- Call (800) 826-4673
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte
Duarte, California
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Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas is a hematology (internal medicine) physician in Duarte, California
Dr. Alvarnas practices at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte in Duarte, California.
Dr. Alvarnas' NPI, 1558321745, was assigned on March 23, 2006. Dr. Alvarnas graduated from UCSF School of Medicine in 1989. Dr. Alvarnas holds California license G71518.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1558321745NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 4688734783
- NPI enumeration date
- March 23, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (800) 826-4673
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 63
- Medical school graduation
- 1989
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas practices at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte in Duarte, California
Dr. Alvarnas' primary practice is City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte, at 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010 in Los Angeles County. The practice phone is (800) 826-4673.
- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010 · Los Angeles CountyPhone(800) 826-4673
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Alvarnas' primary practice is City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte in Duarte, California. The medical group on file is City of Hope. Dmand AI also links Dr. Alvarnas to 1 more other site, named with a free account.
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - DuartePrimary
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Alvarnas practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte | Available with a free account |
| +1 more affiliated site | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas is one of 153 hematology (internal medicine) physicians in California
Internal medicine is Dr. Alvarnas' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RH0000X. The record also lists hematology. Dr. Alvarnas is board certified in hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dmand AI has Dr. Alvarnas' licenses on file in 2 states: California and Arizona.
Specialties and state licenses
- Hematology (internal medicine), CaliforniaPrimary
- Hematology and oncology, Arizona
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists chronic anemia and lymphoma among the conditions Dr. Alvarnas treats.
Hematology (internal medicine) physicians near Dr. Alvarnas
Counts of hematology (internal medicine) physicians with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
153hematology (internal medicine) physicians in California54hematology (internal medicine) physicians in Duarte
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas billed Medicare for 62 services in 2021
CMS data shows 62 Medicare services from Dr. Alvarnas across 2 procedure codes in 2021, all of them office visits. Medicare paid $3,992 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.
Medicare services, 202162
Paid by Medicare$3,992
Procedure codes2
Dr. Alvarnas' Medicare services by type, 2018 to 2021
- 2018
- 2021
- Office and hospital visits
- 2018: 532021: 6217%
Dr. Alvarnas compared with the California median for hematology (internal medicine) physicians, 2021
- Dr. Alvarnas
- California median
- Medicare services
- 62vs 37383% below
- Part D claims
- 21vs 9979% below
Medians across 139 hematology (internal medicine) physicians in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Alvarnas' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2021
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas' patients have a median age of 67
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Alvarnas' median patient age at 67, with 63% women.
Dr. Alvarnas' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 67
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women63%
- Men37%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas wrote 35 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Alvarnas wrote 35 Medicare Part D claims. 80% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 21 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $402,450 in total drug cost. In 2022, CMS named 21 claims across 1 drug.
Part D claims, 202435
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$402,450
Dr. Alvarnas' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic28 claims80%
- Brand-name and other7 claims20%
Dr. Alvarnas' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2023
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2022 to 2023
- 2022
- 2023
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2022: 212023: 21No change
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas scored 93 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 93 out of 100 for Dr. Alvarnas for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Alvarnas accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Dr. Alvarnas' MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 93of 100Final score
- 78.5of 100Quality
- 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
- 70of 100Cost
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026
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Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas has 50 publications on record
Dmand AI links 50 papers to Dr. Alvarnas, published from 2007 to 2021. 2010 was the busiest year, with 3. The most frequent topics are Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Transplantation, Homologous and Transplantation Conditioning. Dr. Alvarnas has published most often in Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. Dr. Alvarnas' most frequent co-authors are Stephen J. Forman, MD, Pablo Parker, MD and Jeffrey R. Schriber, MD.
Papers50
Years published2007 to 2021
Dr. Alvarnas' papers by year, 2008 to 2021
Topics Dr. Alvarnas writes about most
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Transplantation, Homologous
- Transplantation Conditioning
- Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
- Transplantation, Autologous
- HIV Infections
- Etoposide
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
Dr. Alvarnas' most frequent co-authors
- Stephen J. Forman, MD13 shared papers
- Pablo Parker, MD4 shared papers
- Jeffrey R. Schriber, MD4 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Alvarnas
Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationLymphoma, T-Cell, PeripheralTransplantation, Autologous
Biol Blood Marrow Transplant
AllograftsGraft vs Host DiseaseHematologic Neoplasms
Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHospitalsPatient Discharge
Hematologic NeoplasmsHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationMelphalan
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas has worked on 1 clinical trial
Dmand AI links Dr. Alvarnas to 1 clinical trial. Conditions studied include Burkitt Lymphoma and Epstein-Barr Virus Infections.
Conditions in Dr. Alvarnas' trials
- Burkitt Lymphoma
- Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Alvarnas
- Gorgun Akpek, MD, MHS1 shared trial
- Richard Ambinder, MD1 shared trial
- Ronald Takeshi Mitsuyasu, MD1 shared trial
Recent clinical trials with Dr. Alvarnas
Burkitt LymphomaEpstein-Barr Virus InfectionsBCNUCytarabineEtoposide
Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)
Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas received $12,764 in industry payments from 2017 to 2022
CMS Open Payments shows 17 general payments to Dr. Alvarnas from 5 drug and device companies from 2017 to 2022. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 66% of the total. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation paid the most, $7,542.
General payments to Dr. Alvarnas by program year, 2017 to 2022
General payments to Dr. Alvarnas by kind, 2017 to 2022
$12.8Kin total
- Consulting fees$8,39066%
- Speaker and faculty fees$3,06824%
- Travel and lodging$1,1039%
- Food and beverage$2032%
Companies that paid Dr. Alvarnas the most, 2017 to 2022
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas has 6 awards and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 6 awards for Dr. Alvarnas, most recently Top Doctor in 2018.
Awards and honors for Dr. Alvarnas
- 2018
- Top Doctor
- 1993
- Timothy F. Beckett, Jr., Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching
- 1992
- Award for Teaching Excellent as a Member of the House staff
- 1985
- Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Honor Society
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Valedictorian
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas graduated from UCSF School of Medicine
Dr. Alvarnas graduated from UCSF School of Medicine in 1989. Dr. Alvarnas is a member of ASH.
- Medical school
- Board certified in hematology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas accepts plans from 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Alvarnas is in network with 11 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Elevance
- HCSC
- Regence Health Plans
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- +3 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Alvarnas accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare8
- PPO7
- HMO4
- EPO3
- POS3
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Clinical trials and co-investigators | Dmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas' NPI number?
Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas' NPI number is 1558321745. It was assigned on March 23, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas?
Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas is a hematology (internal medicine) physician in Duarte, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician (taxonomy code 207RH0000X).
Where does Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas practice?
Dr. Alvarnas practices at 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010. Dr. Alvarnas' primary practice is City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte in Duarte, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Alvarnas to 1 other site.
What is Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Alvarnas is (800) 826-4673.
What is Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas' medical license number?
Dr. Alvarnas holds California license G71518, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.
Which states has Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Alvarnas in California (1991 to 2027) and Arizona (1997 to 2027).
What medical group is Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas part of?
Dr. Alvarnas is linked to City of Hope.
Does Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Alvarnas billed Medicare for 62 services in 2021, and Dr. Alvarnas accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas' MIPS score?
Dr. Alvarnas' MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 93 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
Is Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas board certified?
Yes. Dr. Alvarnas is board certified in hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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What services does Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas bill to Medicare?
In 2021, Dr. Alvarnas' most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99213) and office visit, established patient (99214).
Where did Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas go to medical school?
Dr. Alvarnas graduated from UCSF School of Medicine in 1989.
What drugs does Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas prescribe most?
In 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Alvarnas' most prescribed drugs by claims were Jakafi.
Has Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $12,764 in general payments to Dr. Alvarnas from 5 companies from 2017 to 2022. The largest total came from Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation.
How long has Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas been practicing?
Dr. Alvarnas graduated from medical school in 1989, 37 years ago.
Does Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas do research?
Dmand AI links 50 publications to Dr. Alvarnas, published from 2007 to 2021. Dr. Alvarnas has worked on 1 clinical trial.
Who does Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas publish with?
Dr. Alvarnas' most frequent co-authors are Stephen J. Forman, MD (13 shared papers), Pablo Parker, MD (4 shared papers) and Jeffrey R. Schriber, MD (4 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Joseph C. Alvarnas accept?
Dr. Alvarnas is in network with 11 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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