Dr. John Alexander, MD

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Alexander, Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO?

Dr. John Alexander, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Alexander graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at San Antonio Unif Ser Health Edu. Dr. Alexander is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexander’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexander’s office at (618) 656-8200.

Where did Dr. Alexander go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: San Antonio Unif Ser Health Edu
Medical School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

What languages does Dr. Alexander speak?

Dr. Alexander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Alexander typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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:

High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

Also known as:

Acute pain after medical procedure
Pain
Acute post-operative pain
Pain after surgery
Post-procedural pain

ICD-10 Codes:

G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

Also known as:

Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
Osteoarthritis
Right Knee Arthritis
Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Alexander typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Alexander may include:

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

Does Dr. Alexander accept my insurance?

Dr. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 656-8200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Alexander accept in Saint Louis, MO?

Dr. Alexander in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medica Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
PrimeWest Health
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?

Dr. John Alexander's Primary Practice

6420 Clayton Rd

Saint Louis, MO 63117

(618) 656-8200

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What hospitals are Dr. Alexander affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Alexander has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital,Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 8 Procedures

What is Dr. Alexander's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477541100.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexander?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alexander

What is Dr. John Alexander's specialty?

Dr. Alexander is an Anesthesiologist near Saint Louis, MO.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

Is Dr. John Alexander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Alexander is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital 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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