Alexandra Tuluca, M.D.
NPI 1891959680 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexandra Tuluca, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1891959680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891959680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MT188395 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
323 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 51 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 36 | $236 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 35 | $799 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13,055 across 42 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-11
- Last updated
- 2014-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexandra Tuluca's NPI number?
- Alexandra Tuluca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891959680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexandra Tuluca's specialty?
- Alexandra Tuluca is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alexandra Tuluca located?
- Alexandra Tuluca's practice location on file with NPPES is 5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19141-3018.
- What is Alexandra Tuluca's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexandra Tuluca is (215) 456-8270.
- Does Alexandra Tuluca accept Medicare?
- Alexandra Tuluca is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexandra Tuluca's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexandra Tuluca's NPI (1891959680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.