Quick answers
- Does Eduardo A. Tovar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Eduardo A. 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 Eduardo A. Tovar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 65 Original Medicare patients and 117 services for Eduardo A. Tovar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Eduardo A. Tovar's NPI number?
- 1598766446. 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 Eduardo A. 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 patients | 65 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 117 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Heart failure60%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Diabetes45%
Hospitals where Eduardo A. Tovar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Eduardo A. 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.
- PIH Health Hospital-WhittierWhittier, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050169
Practice locations
Addresses where Eduardo A. Tovar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12401 Washington BlvdWhittier, CA 90602 (562) 698‑0811
- 12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100Whittier, CA 90602 (562) 967‑2885
- 12675 La Mirada Blvd, Suite 201and401La Mirada, CA 90638 (562) 903‑7339
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Eduardo A. Tovar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PIH Health Physicians622 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in PIH Health Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598766446 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians