Physician profile
Marcela Alvarez
NPI 1871921965
$3,987.71
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
7 companies · $154 in 2025
The $154 reported for 2025 was more than what a typical Dentist provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $70.27).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2022: $47.81 · 2023: $203 · 2024: $3,583 · 2025: $154.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Honoraria: $3,000 · Travel and Lodging: $541 · Food and Beverage: $383 · Entertainment: $15.54.
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| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Honoraria | $3,000.00 |
| Travel and Lodging | $541.38 |
| Food and Beverage | $382.98 |
| Entertainment | $15.54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuraray America INC. | $3,561.30 | 2024-2025 | |
| Align Technology, INC. | $125.61 | 2023 | Touch Up, Itero Element 5d Plus Lite, Itero Element 5d Plus |
| Straumann USA LLC | $109.29 | 2025 | |
| 3m Company | $85.24 | 2022-2023 | Scotchbond Universal Plus |
| Henry Schein, INC. | $41.66 | 2024 | |
| Nobel Biocare USA | $39.65 | 2023 | Nobelactive |
| Solventum Corporation | $24.96 | 2025 | 3m Scotchbond |
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
CMS records which products a payment was associated with, not how the money was allocated. Association is not allocation: one payment can be associated with several products, and a product listing does not mean the payment was made because of that product. Product detail covers 2023-2025.
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw Marcela 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.