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Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD

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(Dr. Gerald John Alexander, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: arm fracture, leg fracture, injuries, and more.

16300 Sand Canyon Avenue Suite 511
Irvine, CA 92618

(949) 255-9755

Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD is a spine surgeon in Irvine, CA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD is affiliated with Providence, Hoag, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, Orthopaedic Specialty Institute, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph and St. Joseph Hospital (Orange).

Office Locations

16300 Sand Canyon Avenue Suite 511
Irvine, CA 92618

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Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

363 South Main Street Suite 220
Orange, CA 92868

(714) 634-4567

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Some issues Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

thoracic spine surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for thoracic spine surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	13
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	116
nerve procedures	13
pelvic imaging	20
spinal procedures	114
X-rays	97

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	14
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	116
nerve procedures	12
pelvic imaging	22
spinal procedures	126
X-rays	122

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	11
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2014 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	15
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	118
nerve procedures	12
pelvic imaging	32
spinal procedures	121
X-rays	126

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2015 were X-rays, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	216
pelvic imaging	15
spinal procedures	59
X-rays	74

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	26
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	11
doctor visit	120
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
spinal procedures	73
X-rays	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2019 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	69
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2021 were X-rays, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	114
pelvic imaging	34
spinal procedures	60
X-rays	94

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
bone surgery	15
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	215
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
nerve procedures	13
pelvic imaging	43
spinal procedures	208
X-rays	160

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Irvine, CA were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
bone surgery	13
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	126
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
nerve procedures	12
pelvic imaging	27
spinal procedures	98
X-rays	93

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD.

**Gender**
Female	56
Male	42

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	69
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	29
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Hoag

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

Orthopaedic Specialty Institute

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

St. Joseph Hospital (Orange)

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Blue Shield, Aetna, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO, United Healthcare, CIGNA HMO and Scan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Gerald J. Alexander, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Blue Shield

Aetna

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

United Healthcare

CIGNA HMO

Scan

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
SeaSpine, Inc.	$405,678 Malibu $405,678
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation	$78,151 Malibu $77,805	$345
Innovasis Inc	$14,449 $14,449
Spineart USA Inc	$12,857 CURE ACP $4,500	PERLA C $3,570	Perla TL $2,660	Scarlet AL-T $1,492	Juliet LL $455	Other $179
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.	$2,908 COFLEX INTERLAMINAR TECHNOLOGY, 10MM $2,881	ARAI SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM $27
Other	$1,146 Thoracolumbar $165	Pulse $163	DSS $139	MIS $120	Mako $104	Other $455

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$483,483
Travel and Lodging	$20,260
Consulting Fee	$7,775
Food and Beverage	$3,669

Biography

Dr. Gerald Alexander specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Alexander include knee arthritis, forearm fracture, and runner's knee (patellofemoral syndrome). He appears to be in-network for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. After attending Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Dr. Alexander completed his residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr. Alexander's hospital/clinic affiliations include Hoag and Providence Medical Foundation. According to Providence Medical Foundation, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Irvine, CA.