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Dr. Alejandro Rios-Tovar, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Harlingen, TX

Accepting patients

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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rios-Tovar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rios-Tovar’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Rios-Tovar typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Rios-Tovar typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Rios-Tovar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Rios-Tovar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • Regency ISNP Holdings

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Alejandro Rios-Tovar's Practice 2

    2121 Pease St

    Harlingen, TX 78550

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    What hospitals are Dr. Rios-Tovar affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Rios-Tovar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen,Harlingen, TX
    Valley Baptist Micro Hospital - Weslaco,Weslaco, TX

    What is Dr. Rios-Tovar's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Alejandro Rios-Tovar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rios-Tovar is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville 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

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Alejandro Rios-Tovar?

    Please contact Dr. Rios-Tovar's office at (915) 545-6856 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rios-Tovar's office located?

    Dr. Rios-Tovar's office is located in Harlingen, TX.