Provider Profile
Alexander S. Tovar, M D
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Alexander Tovar
Based in Burbank, CA, Alexander S. Tovar, M D is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. Alexander graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1984. Medicare claims data shows Alexander provided 276 services to 178 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, and repair of groin hernia using an endoscope.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (818) 848-8311
- Email not available
Practice Locations
201 S. BUENA VISTA ST STE #425
Burbank, CA 91505
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
276 services · 178 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
46 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
43 | Too few peers to compare |
| Initial repair of entrapped hernia of abdomen, 3-10 cm in length | Procedure | 49594 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
139 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
37 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 6
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Also at this address 4
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More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Harvard Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Alexander S. Tovar's specialty?
Alexander S. Tovar is a colorectal surgeon in Burbank, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Alexander S. Tovar?
Alexander S. Tovar is listed at 201 S. Buena Vista St Ste #425, Burbank, CA 91505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Alexander S. Tovar?
The number on file is (818) 848-8311. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Alexander S. Tovar?
Alexander S. Tovar's National Provider Identifier is 1245228519. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Alexander S. Tovar's education?
Alexander S. Tovar attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alexander S. Tovar have?
Alexander S. Tovar has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Alexander S. Tovar known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Alexander S. Tovar performs procedures including removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, repair of groin hernia using an endoscope and initial repair of entrapped hernia of abdomen, 3-10 cm in length, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Alexander S. Tovar's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alexander S. Tovar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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