Dr. Alvaro Restrepo

Medical Oncology in Houston, Texas

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
37+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Alvaro Restrepo, MD, is a Medical Oncology specialist in Houston, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Medical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mission Regional Medical Center, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, South Texas Health System, Starr County Memorial Hospital, Doctors Hospital At Renaissance. Dr. Alvaro Restrepo also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Texas Oncology Pa. Dr. Alvaro Restrepo may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Alvaro Restrepo at 11914 Astoria Blvd to request Dr. Alvaro Restrepo the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

11914 Astoria Blvd
Houston, TX 77089

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	Alvaro Restrepo
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	0547263022
Sole Proprietor	No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

Medical Oncology (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 37 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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Medical Doctor

Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

Dr. Alvaro Restrepo graduated from medical school in 1987.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1992748586
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Thursday, May 8, 2008

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Alvaro Restrepo

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Alvaro Restrepo has been primarily specialized in Medical Oncology for over 37 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology click for detail Medical Oncology An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.	L3093	Texas

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Mission Regional Medical Center	Mission, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Rio Grande Regional Hospital	McAllen, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
South Texas Health System	Edinburg, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
Starr County Memorial Hospital	Rio Grande City, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Hospital District Or Authority
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance	Edinburg, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Texas Oncology Pa	Texas Oncology Pa	430

Practice Locations

11914 Astoria Blvd
Houston, TX 77089
Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed