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DR. ALEXANDER S. TOVAR M D
NPI 1245228519
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Burbank, CA

Active since October 11, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
201 S. BUENA VISTA ST, STE #425, BURBANK, CA 91505(818) 848-8311(818) 848-3314 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Alexander S. Tovar M D NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ALEXANDER S. TOVAR M D (NPI 1245228519) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Burbank, California, licensed in California (G57558) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245228519
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER S. TOVARCredential: M D
Location Address201 S. BUENA VISTA ST, STE #425Burbank, CA 91505
Mailing Address201 S. Buena Vista St, Ste #425Burbank, CA 91505 · (818) 848-8311 · Fax (818) 848-3314
Phone(818) 848-8311
Fax(818) 848-3314
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1245228519 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G57558
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
201 S. BUENA VISTA ST, Burbank, CA 91505
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Alexander S Tovar M.d

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexander S. Tovar M D is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7416930466
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040610000694
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alexander Tovar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Alexander S Tovar MD A Professional Corporation
0.1 mi
Specialist
201 S BUENA VISTA ST, #425
Burbank, CA 91505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1063845782 (818) 848-8311

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
139 services41 patients
Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 47562
This procedure, known as endoscopic gallbladder removal, involves a surgeon using a special tool called an endoscope to remove your gallbladder through small incisions. It's typically done to treat gallstones and related complications. It's a less invasive method, often leading to quicker recovery.
46 services46 patients
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 49650
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, to repair a hernia in the groin area. The surgeon makes small incisions, inserts the endoscope, and uses special tools to fix the hernia. This minimally invasive technique often results in quicker recovery times.
43 services43 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
37 services37 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91505 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alexander Tovar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Tovar is 1245228519. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2005. The provider is also known as Dr. Alexander S Tovar M.D.

Where is Alexander Tovar located?

Alexander Tovar practices at 201 S. Buena Vista St Ste #425, Burbank, CA 91505. The listed phone number is (818) 848-8311.

What is Alexander Tovar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Alexander Tovar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Tovar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alexander Tovar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Tovar reassigns Medicare benefits to Alexander S Tovar MD A Professional Corporation (Burbank, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alexander Tovar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Tovar was last updated on August 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.