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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 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 here.
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:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
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
All Other Third Party
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
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.
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 this 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
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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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