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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rios-Tovar, Trauma Surgeon in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Alejandro Rios-Tovar, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Harlingen, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rios-Tovar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rios-Tovar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rios-Tovar’s office at (915) 545-6856.
What languages does Dr. Rios-Tovar speak?
Dr. Rios-Tovar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rios-Tovar treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Rios-Tovar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Rios-Tovar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Rios-Tovar perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Alejandro Rios-Tovar may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rios-Tovar's office.
Does Dr. Rios-Tovar accept my insurance?
Dr. Rios-Tovar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 545-6856 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rios-Tovar accept in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Rios-Tovar in Harlingen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Health Plan
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rios-Tovar's office located?
Dr. Alejandro Rios-Tovar's Primary Practice
614 Maco Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(915) 545-6856
What is Dr. Rios-Tovar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rios-Tovar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477845709.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rios-Tovar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rios-Tovar
What is Dr. Alejandro Rios-Tovar's specialty?
Dr. Rios-Tovar is a Trauma Surgeon near Harlingen, TX. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Rios-Tovar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alejandro Rios-Tovar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rios-Tovar is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center — Harlingen which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Trauma Surgeon?
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Is Alejandro Rios-Tovar accepting new patients in Harlingen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Rios-Tovar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alejandro Rios-Tovar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rios-Tovar's office at (915) 545-6856 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alejandro Rios-Tovar?
Please contact Dr. Rios-Tovar's office at (915) 545-6856 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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