Alexander S Rowland, M.D.
Alexander S Rowland is a Surgery of the Hand specialist based in San Antonio, TX with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Alexander S Rowland, M.D. practices as part of a group surgery of the hand specialist practice in San Antonio, TX. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
400 Concord Plaza Dr Ste 300, San Antonio, TX 78216-6991
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202372.29/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better71.39%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+66.3 pts)
71.39% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
571
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
239
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
332
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$147 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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 2018, attributed to Alexander S Rowland's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Tulane University School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 1, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Taxonomy: 2086S0105X
Education & Training
Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
400 Concord Plaza Dr Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78216-6905
Differs from practice location
Virtual Surgery of the Hand Care With Alexander S Rowland
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alexander S Rowland for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Antonio 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 S Rowland
Dr. Rowland is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 396-5340.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alexander S Rowland
Practice Location
400 Concord Plaza Dr Ste 300, San Antonio, TX 78216-6991
Mailing Address
400 Concord Plaza Dr Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78216-6905
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