Physician profile
John D Alvarez
NPI 1669539474
$101.51
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
2 companies · $52.30 in 2025
The $52.30 reported for 2025 was less than what a typical Molecular Genetic Pathology (Pathology) provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $225).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2019: $49.21 · 2025: $52.30.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Food and Beverage: $52.30.
View as a table
| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $52.30 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | $52.30 | 2025 | |
| Foundation Medicine, INC. | $49.21 | 2019 |
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- "I saw John Alvarez listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.