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Anesthesiology

Fernando R. Tovar, MD

Works at hospitals in Palmer, AK · Alaska

Summary

Dr. Fernando R. Tovar, MD is an anesthesiologist at 2500 S Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645. Phone: (907) 861-6000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Fernando R. Tovar had 246 Original Medicare patients and 263 services. NPI 1003075292. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 2500 S Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645 · Directions
  • Phone: (907) 861‑6000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: Anesthesia Care Associates PC
  • Medical school: Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Fernando R. Tovar, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Fernando R. Tovar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fernando R. Tovar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Fernando R. Tovar see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 246 Original Medicare patients and 263 services for Fernando R. Tovar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Fernando R. Tovar's NPI number?
1003075292. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Fernando R. Tovar, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients246
Services billed to Medicare263
Different services or procedures44
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)47 services
  2. Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)38 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)33 services
  4. Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)20 services
  5. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)15 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol69%
  • High blood pressure68%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%
  • Diabetes20%
  • Depression16%

Hospitals where Fernando R. Tovar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fernando R. Tovar at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Mat-Su Regional Medical CenterPalmer, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020006

Practice locations

Addresses where Fernando R. Tovar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Fernando R. Tovar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Anesthesia Care Associates PC40 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Palmer

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palmer, AK — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Anesthesia Care Associates PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003075292
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians