Alexander A Khalessi, M.D., MS

Neurological Surgery

Alexander A Khalessi is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(619) 543-5529San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Alexander a Khalessi, M.D., MS has practiced neurological surgery for 22+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 261 Neurological Surgery providers in CASee all Neurological Surgery in San Diego22+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 4370dNPPES updated 2014-06-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 W Arbor Dr Mc 8893, San Diego, CA 92103-9000

Fax: (619) 471-3931
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

121

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
69%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Stroke / TIA
35%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

Ischemic Heart Disease
30%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Depression
27%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$187.4k received from industry

89 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

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Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alexander a Khalessi's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190008

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Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Alexander a Khalessi

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Alexander a Khalessi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Diego required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Alexander a Khalessi

Dr. Khalessi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 543-5529.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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