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Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD

(36 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (2014)

1932 Alcoa Highway Building C, Suite 270
Knoxville, TN 37920

(865) 251-4658

Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD is a general surgeon in Knoxville, TN specializing in general surgery, trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 2014 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD is affiliated with University Physicians' Association, Inc. and The University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Office Locations

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

1932 Alcoa Highway Building C, Suite 270
Knoxville, TN 37920

(865) 251-4658

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

emergency care

emergency room care

In 2012, Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD had a list price for emergency care, and emergency room (ER) care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD treated as a general surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
doctor visit	16
emergency care	14
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	81

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	41
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	39
Dementia	25
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD treated as a general surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	31
doctor visit	16
emergency care	32
hospital care	352
inpatient care	352
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	68
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD treated as a general surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	15
doctor visit	15
emergency care	19
hospital care	286
inpatient care	286
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	39
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	21
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD treated as a general surgeon in Knoxville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	19
doctor visit	15
emergency care	21
hospital care	261
inpatient care	261
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	179
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	74
85 and over	49
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD From 2020 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 2014. He completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (2014)

Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals (2019)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Physicians' Association, Inc.

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.61 out of 5 stars based on 36 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Knoxville, TN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Kerecis Limited	$45 Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $45
Baxter Healthcare	$32 FLOSEAL $32
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$30 Da Vinci Surgical System $30
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$27 RIBFIX BLU ADVANTAGE $27
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$26 $26
Other	$59 RECARBRIO $23	AMT Bridle Pro $17	$19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$219

Biography

Dr. Alexander Cavalea's areas of specialization are general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine); he sees patients in Knoxville, TN. He is rated highly by his patients. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee, Dr. Cavalea attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. He is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with the University Physicians' Association, Inc. and The University of Tennessee Medical Center.