Alexandra Faye Kovar, M.D.
Alexandra Faye Kovar is a Surgery specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Alexandra Faye Kovar, M.D. has been part of the Palo Alto medical community since 2016 in group practice. Trained at Florida International Univ, College of Medicine (class of 2016), she has been practicing for over 10 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 757dNPPES updated 2024-04-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202376.5/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better57.14%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+52 pts)
57.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
24
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
22
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
28
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $846
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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.
$1.4k received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Alexandra Faye Kovar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
Florida International Univ, College of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 26, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
Florida International Univ, College of Medicine (Class of 2016)
Mailing address
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 400007
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alexandra Faye Kovar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Palo Alto 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 Alexandra Faye Kovar
NPI records show Dr. Kovar as active with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305-2200
Mailing Address
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203
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