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Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, hip reconstruction, sports health, and more.
12416 66th Street
Largo, FL 33773

Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD is an orthopedist in Largo, FL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital.

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Office Locations

12416 66th Street
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 547-4700
(727) 394-8661
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HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital

2438 Dr Mlk Jr Street North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 547-4700
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Some issues Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

  • Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
  • Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
  • Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

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.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News 

“Dr. Vladimir Alexander is an orthopedic surgeon and founder of Alexander Orthopaedic Associates (alexanderorthopaedics.com), which offers patients the latest in cutting-edge technology and new...”—"Your job can literally be a pain in the rear", New York Daily News, May 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

ankle MRI
foot MRI
hip MRI
knee MRI
knee surgery
leg MRI
MRI
open knee synovectomy
shoulder MRI
wrist MRI

In 2023, Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD performed more ankle MRI, foot MRI, hip MRI, knee MRI, knee surgery, leg MRI, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), open knee synovectomy, shoulder MRI, and wrist MRI procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 10%

By Volume:

musculoskeletal imaging

In 2023, Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD performed more musculoskeletal imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray
spine MRI

In 2012, Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD performed more knee X-ray, and spine MRI procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD treated as an orthopedist in Largo, FL during 2012 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 315
diagnostic evaluation 129
doctor visit 967
hip imaging 159
hospital care 77
injections 315
inpatient care 77
joint surgery 35
lower extremity surgery 35
manual therapy 851
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 191
musculoskeletal imaging 456
pelvic imaging 112
reconstructive surgery 35
rehabilitation 1913
spinal procedures 73
X-rays 450

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD treated as an orthopedist in Largo, FL during 2013 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 209
diagnostic evaluation 92
doctor visit 669
hip imaging 157
hospital care 26
injections 209
inpatient care 26
joint surgery 41
lower extremity surgery 41
manual therapy 698
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 122
musculoskeletal imaging 424
pelvic imaging 126
reconstructive surgery 41
rehabilitation 1477
spinal procedures 42
X-rays 470

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD.

Gender
Male 180
Female 300
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 447
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 206
From 75 to 84 146
85 and over 77
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD in 2013

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 30
Dementia 10
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD treated as an orthopedist in Largo, FL during 2014 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 174
diagnostic evaluation 119
doctor visit 596
hip imaging 163
hospital care 22
injections 174
inpatient care 22
joint surgery 82
lower extremity surgery 82
manual therapy 652
minimally invasive procedures 32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 148
musculoskeletal imaging 417
pelvic imaging 117
reconstructive surgery 66
rehabilitation 2004
spinal procedures 40
synovectomy 16
X-rays 426

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD.

Gender
Male 188
Female 303
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 445
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 207
From 75 to 84 155
85 and over 71
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 33
Dementia 12
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD treated as an orthopedist in Largo, FL during 2015 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 249
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 14
decompression surgery 12
diagnostic evaluation 109
doctor visit 709
hip imaging 172
hospital care 25
injections 249
inpatient care 25
joint surgery 113
lower extremity surgery 61
manual therapy 518
minimally invasive procedures 79
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 152
musculoskeletal imaging 438
pelvic imaging 120
reconstructive surgery 48
rehabilitation 1650
removal of internal scar tissue 12
spinal procedures 24
synovectomy 27
upper extremity surgery 52
X-rays 430

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD.

Gender
Male 364
Female 626
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 894
Black 48
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 444
From 75 to 84 286
85 and over 120
Less than 65 140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD in 2015

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 30
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD treated as an orthopedist in Largo, FL during 2016 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 281
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 21
decompression surgery 17
diagnostic evaluation 88
doctor visit 861
hip imaging 79
hospital care 21
injections 281
inpatient care 21
joint surgery 176
lower extremity surgery 86
manual therapy 673
minimally invasive procedures 126
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 219
musculoskeletal imaging 449
pelvic imaging 17
reconstructive surgery 63
rehabilitation 1780
removal of internal scar tissue 19
spinal procedures 43
synovectomy 34
upper extremity surgery 90
X-rays 290

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD.

Gender
Male 202
Female 325
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 486
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 256
From 75 to 84 148
85 and over 62
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD in 2016

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 28
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD treated as an orthopedist in Largo, FL during 2017 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 298
doctor visit 806
hip imaging 101
hospital care 11
injections 298
inpatient care 11
joint surgery 95
lower extremity surgery 95
manual therapy 575
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 272
musculoskeletal imaging 507
open surgery 51
reconstructive surgery 44
rehabilitation 1270
spinal procedures 73
synovectomy 51
X-rays 308

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD.

Gender
Male 238
Female 366
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 551
Black 18
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 272
From 75 to 84 182
85 and over 64
Less than 65 86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD in 2017

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 31
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD treated as an orthopedist in Largo, FL during 2018 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 336
doctor visit 941
hip imaging 83
hospital care 16
injections 336
inpatient care 16
joint surgery 133
lower extremity surgery 133
manual therapy 537
minimally invasive procedures 46
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 239
musculoskeletal imaging 454
open surgery 45
pelvic imaging 13
reconstructive surgery 60
rehabilitation 1045
spinal procedures 73
synovectomy 62
X-rays 301

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD.

Gender
Male 239
Female 399
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 574
Black 24
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 288
From 75 to 84 202
85 and over 77
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD in 2018

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 26
Dementia 8
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD treated as an orthopedist in Largo, FL during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 351
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 17
decompression surgery 15
doctor visit 1022
hip imaging 111
injections 351
joint surgery 171
lower extremity surgery 127
minimally invasive procedures 70
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 308
musculoskeletal imaging 542
open surgery 52
pelvic imaging 16
reconstructive surgery 64
spinal procedures 67
synovectomy 52
upper extremity surgery 44
X-rays 317

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD.

Gender
Male 265
Female 384
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 582
Black 20
Hispanic 23
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 324
From 75 to 84 202
85 and over 61
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD in 2019

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 27
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD treated as an orthopedist in Largo, FL during 2020 were musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 209
doctor visit 713
hip imaging 121
injections 209
joint surgery 56
lower extremity surgery 56
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 315
musculoskeletal imaging 450
open surgery 28
reconstructive surgery 28
spinal procedures 64
synovectomy 28
X-rays 199

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD.

Gender
Male 232
Female 318
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 506
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 303
From 75 to 84 177
85 and over 39
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD in 2020

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 26
Dementia 6
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD treated as an orthopedist in Largo, FL during 2021 were musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 270
doctor visit 745
hip imaging 109
injections 270
joint surgery 86
lower extremity surgery 86
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 285
musculoskeletal imaging 465
open surgery 45
reconstructive surgery 41
spinal procedures 74
synovectomy 45
X-rays 254

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD.

Gender
Male 235
Female 309
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 494
Black 0
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 297
From 75 to 84 172
85 and over 42
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD in 2021

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 25
Dementia 5
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD treated as an orthopedist in Largo, FL during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 189
doctor visit 558
hip imaging 126
injections 189
joint surgery 75
lower extremity surgery 75
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 333
musculoskeletal imaging 458
open surgery 38
reconstructive surgery 37
spinal procedures 88
synovectomy 38
X-rays 213

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD.

Gender
Male 235
Female 320
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 509
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 337
From 75 to 84 158
85 and over 38
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD in 2022

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 26
Dementia 3
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD treated as an orthopedist in Largo, FL during 2023 were musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 147
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 18
doctor visit 463
hip imaging 100
injections 147
joint surgery 38
lower extremity surgery 38
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 300
musculoskeletal imaging 382
open surgery 18
reconstructive surgery 20
spinal procedures 86
synovectomy 18
X-rays 168

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD.

Gender
Male 201
Female 288
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 461
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 268
From 75 to 84 172
85 and over 33
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD in 2023

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 26
Dementia 4
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD treated as an orthopedist in Largo, FL were rehabilitation, manual therapy, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration 252
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 18
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 17
decompression surgery 14
diagnostic evaluation 107
doctor visit 754
hip imaging 123
hospital care 28
injections 252
inpatient care 28
joint surgery 91
lower extremity surgery 76
manual therapy 643
minimally invasive procedures 70
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 240
musculoskeletal imaging 453
open surgery 39
pelvic imaging 74
reconstructive surgery 45
rehabilitation 1591
removal of internal scar tissue 15
spinal procedures 62
synovectomy 37
upper extremity surgery 62
X-rays 318

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD.

Gender
Male 214
Female 328
Ethnicity
Black / African American 11
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 495
Hispanic 11
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 5
Age
75 to 84 166
85 and over 57
Less than 65 52
65 to 74 266

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Cancer 11
Dementia 6

Education & Training

He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center (1999)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vladimir A. Alexander, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Largo, FL. 

3.2
Overall Rating
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Reviews Left On DocSpot
Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-04-12 
On Nov. 13, 2017 and again on Feb. 14, 2018 I had
hip replacement surgeries in St. Petersburg, Fl. with
Dr Vladimir Alexander of Alexander Orthopaedics
Associates. I specifically chose Dr Alexander from his
being praised by pleased return patients and my own
impression of his demeanor and what I saw as a sincere
interest in wanting to help you, if you were willing to do
your 50% of a " joint effort ".
I am now 8 weeks post op on second hip replacement 
and I am quite pleased with progress with both hips.
This is an ongoing project, not always easy or comfortable but with an excellent skilled Surgeon, a
personal commitment to work hard and return to my
45 year career as a Fitness Professional Trainer and
Instructor, and the help of great PT's, who understand 
setting and achieving personal goals I will succeed.
Thank you Dr Alexander for giving me my life back!
With sincere gratitude,
Mary Frances Blackard

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Ortho Development Corporation $382,671 Escalade
$228,619 		Escalade Cup
$100,777 		Escalade Acetabular System
$53,236 		Pivot Bipolar
$39
Biomet Trauma, LLC $17,624 Trauma
$9,931 		SET - TRAUMA
$7,693
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $10,497 Extremities
$9,070 		Trauma
$862 		mymobility Platform
$257 		KNEES
$150 		Opps Proximal/Tib Plates
$46 		Other
$113
Smith & Nephew, Inc. $5,729 Recon Knees
$2,724 		Journey II
$938 		Journey II BCS
$533 		Taylor Spatial Frame
$524 		Navio Surgical System
$505 		Other
$506
Stryker Corporation $5,481 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES
$2,487 		INSPACE
$791 		PROCINCH
$739 		trauma navigation system
$257 		BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION
$174 		Other
$1,032
Other $12,115 Extremities
$4,296 		Hip
$2,523 		Integra Wound Matrix (IWM)
$850 		BMWD or IDRT
$298 		REAL INTELLIGENCE
$267 		Other
$3,880
Types of Payments
Royalty or License $382,632
Consulting Fee $29,043
Travel and Lodging $8,477
Food and Beverage $8,252
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $5,666
Other $47

Biography

Dr. Vladimir Alexander's area of specialization is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. On average, patients gave him a rating of 3.0 stars (out of 5). He attended medical school at Ohio State University College of Medicine.

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