Ian J Alexander, MD

Otolaryngology

Ian J Alexander is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Boerne, TX with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(210) 202-0250Boerne, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ian J Alexander, MD runs an independent otolaryngology specialist practice in Boerne, TX. He graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 64 Otolaryngology providers in TXSee all Otolaryngology in Boerne22+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 3947dNPPES updated 2015-08-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

34910 Interstate 10 W 3, Boerne, TX 78006-9229

Fax: (505) 661-0075
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

9.71%

Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)

9.71% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.1%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)

Better than 88% of reporting doctors in Texas

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

148

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

235

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

855

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $35k

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.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
24%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$119 received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Ian J Alexander'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

    University of New Mexico School of Medicine

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Taxonomy: 207Y00000X

Education & Training

University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1190 Spring Creek Pl E1, Springville, UT 84663-6002

Differs from practice location

Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Ian J Alexander

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ian J Alexander for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boerne 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 Ian J Alexander

Dr. Alexander is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boerne, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 202-0250.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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