Physician Profile
Esther J. Tow-Der, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tow-Der
Esther J. Tow-Der, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Modesto, CA specializing in obstetrics/gynecology. Esther trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. Esther is also listed as specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, Esther cared for 159 Medicare patients across 184 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, and screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory. This provider record is associated with NPI 1427008028.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (209) 521-4372
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1552 COFFEE RD
Modesto, CA 95355
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
Fertility
Infections
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Surgeries
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
184 services · 159 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76856 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
71 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
30 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
25 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
24 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
22 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other obstetrics/gynecology specialists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other obstetrics/gynecology specialists in Modesto 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Esther J. Tow-Der?
Esther J. Tow-Der is an obstetrics/gynecology in Modesto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Esther J. Tow-Der's address?
Esther J. Tow-Der is listed at 1552 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Esther J. Tow-Der?
The number on file is (209) 521-4372. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Esther J. Tow-Der's NPI number?
Esther J. Tow-Der's National Provider Identifier is 1427008028. 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
Where did Esther J. Tow-Der train?
Esther J. Tow-Der attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Esther J. Tow-Der been practicing?
Esther J. Tow-Der has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Esther J. Tow-Der perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Esther J. Tow-Der performs imaging including complete ultrasound scan of pelvis, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Esther J. Tow-Der confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Esther J. Tow-Der. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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