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Kevin Charles Booth, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Sonora

NPI 1104822832

Medicare standing
Clear
Enrolled, allowed to bill and order, not excluded
Plans that list them
9
1 carrier
Offices
2
Since medical school
34 years
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 1992

Offices

2 locations · Sonora Community Hospital · Adventist Health Physicians Network

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Hospitals listed: 557561 · Adventist Health Sonora · Doctors Medical Center. That is not proof they admit you there this week.

Plans that list them

9 plans · 1 carrier

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Plans whose provider directory lists this clinician
Alignment Health BreathEasy (HMO C-SNP)Alignment Health PlanListedOct 3, 2026
Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP)Alignment Health PlanListedOct 3, 2026
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes (HMO C-SNP)Alignment Health PlanListedOct 3, 2026
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes CalPlus (HMO C-SNP)Alignment Health PlanListedOct 3, 2026
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP)Alignment Health PlanListedSep 28, 2026
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Choice (HMO C-SNP)Alignment Health PlanListedSep 28, 2026
Alignment Health Honor+ Plan (HMO)Alignment Health PlanListedOct 3, 2026
Alignment Health My Choice CalCare (HMO)Alignment Health PlanListedOct 3, 2026
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO)Alignment Health PlanListedOct 3, 2026

California Medical Board record

Licence G77956 · Current

Licensed to practise in California · since 1993 · expires 2027-11-30 · Loma Linda University School of Medicine.

No disciplinary actions, convictions, malpractice judgments or citations in this record.

School, training and certification

What this clinician told their state board, medical school and everything before it. Only some states publish this, so nothing here means the state does not say, not that there was no training or certification.

Specialty certification

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Hospitals they work in

2 hospitals

These rate the hospital, not this clinician. Most measures at most hospitals are no different from the national rate.

  • Adventist Health SonoraSonora, CAAcute Care Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Church · No emergency department · Birthing-friendlyPart of Adventist Health, which runs 28 hospitals in 3 statesPatients rate it 3 of 5 · 64% would definitely recommend it
    Overall rating: 3 of 5 starsWorse than the national rate — Postoperative wound dehiscence rate: 3.5 (2.04 to 4.96) · 288 cases, Jul 2022 – Jun 2024Worse than the national rate — Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery: 1.3 (1 to 1.6) · 1,004 cases, Jan 2024 – Dec 2024Better than the national rate — Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): 0.185, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
  • Doctors Medical CenterModesto, CAAcute Care Hospital · Proprietary · Has an emergency department · Birthing-friendlyPart of Tenet Healthcare, which runs 77 hospitals in 12 statesPatients rate it 2 of 5 · 59% would definitely recommend it
    Overall rating: 1 of 5 starsWorse than the national rate — CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite: 1.36 (1.02 to 1.71), Jul 2022 – Jun 2024Worse than the national rate — Pressure ulcer rate: 1.35 (0.81 to 1.9) · 6,296 cases, Jul 2022 – Jun 2024Better than the national rate — Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): 0.281, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025Better than the national rate — Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): 0.326, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025Better than the national rate — SSI - Colon Surgery: 0.183, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
See every measure and the patient survey for Adventist Health Sonora

Behind the star rating — Deaths: 0 better, 7 the same, 0 worse of 7 measures. Safety: 0 better, 4 the same, 0 worse of 4 measures. Readmissions: 1 better, 7 the same, 1 worse of 9 measures. The star rating is worked out from an earlier period than the measures below, so the two can disagree.

Every scored measure at Adventist Health Sonora
Postoperative wound dehiscence rateComplications and deaths3.5 (2.04 to 4.96) · 288 casesWorseJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgeryUnplanned return visits1.3 (1 to 1.6) · 1,004 casesWorseJan 2024 – Dec 2024
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)Infections0.185BetterOct 2024 – Sep 2025
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rateComplications and deaths1.15 (0.14 to 2.16) · 582 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events compositeComplications and deaths0.87 (0.5 to 1.24)No differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsComplications and deaths182.91 (123.44 to 242.37) · 38 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Death rate for COPD patientsComplications and deaths7.9 · 118 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Death rate for heart attack patientsComplications and deaths9 · 125 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Death rate for heart failure patientsComplications and deaths11.7 · 236 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Death rate for pneumonia patientsComplications and deaths15 · 433 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Death rate for stroke patientsComplications and deaths12 · 72 casesNoneJul 2023 – Jun 2025
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateComplications and deaths3.9 · 1,364 casesNoneJul 2024 – Jun 2025
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rateComplications and deaths0.18 (0 to 0.39) · 3,671 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rateComplications and deaths0.28 (0.07 to 0.48) · 3,602 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rateComplications and deaths3.41 (1.24 to 5.59) · 803 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateComplications and deaths1.57 (0 to 3.24) · 310 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rateComplications and deaths2.59 (0.98 to 4.2) · 754 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Postoperative respiratory failure rateComplications and deaths7.97 (0 to 16.16) · 306 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Postoperative sepsis rateComplications and deaths5.72 (1.85 to 9.58) · 277 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Pressure ulcer rateComplications and deaths0.23 (0 to 1.06) · 2,750 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Infections0.614No differentOct 2024 – Sep 2025
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits13.6 · 105 casesNoneJul 2023 – Jun 2025
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits19.6 · 209 casesNoneJul 2023 – Jun 2025
Hospital return days for heart attack patientsUnplanned return visits12.6 · 119 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Hospital return days for heart failure patientsUnplanned return visits-23.8 · 255 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Hospital return days for pneumonia patientsUnplanned return visits-13.4 · 455 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits16.3 · 381 casesNoneJul 2023 – Jun 2025
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyUnplanned return visits6 (4.3 to 8.1) · 328 casesNo differentJan 2024 – Dec 2024
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyUnplanned return visits11.7 (9.1 to 14.7) · 328 casesNo differentJan 2024 – Dec 2024
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsUnplanned return visits19.3 · 106 casesNoneJul 2023 – Jun 2025
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Unplanned return visits12.8 (10 to 16.3) · 1,835 casesNo differentJan 2022 – Dec 2024

What patients said (326 patients answered, 21% of those asked)

Patient survey stars by topic at Adventist Health Sonora
Cleanliness3
Nurse communication4
Doctor communication3
Communication about medicines3
Discharge information4
Overall hospital rating3
Quietness2
Recommend hospital3
Share of patients giving the best answer at Adventist Health Sonora
Room was "always" clean69%
Nurses "always" communicated well80%
Doctors "always" communicated well77%
Staff "always" explained61%
Yes, staff "did" give patients this information89%
Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge86%
Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand72%
Doctors "always" listened carefully74%
Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect85%
Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)64%
Staff "always" explained new medications73%
Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand75%
Nurses "always" listened carefully76%
Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect89%
"Always" quiet at night44%
"YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital64%
Staff "always" explained possible side effects50%
Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms93%
See every measure and the patient survey for Doctors Medical Center

Behind the star rating — Deaths: 0 better, 8 the same, 0 worse of 8 measures. Safety: 2 better, 3 the same, 1 worse of 6 measures. Readmissions: 0 better, 5 the same, 3 worse of 8 measures. The star rating is worked out from an earlier period than the measures below, so the two can disagree.

Every scored measure at Doctors Medical Center
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events compositeComplications and deaths1.36 (1.02 to 1.71)WorseJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Pressure ulcer rateComplications and deaths1.35 (0.81 to 1.9) · 6,296 casesWorseJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Infections0.281BetterOct 2024 – Sep 2025
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)Infections0.326BetterOct 2024 – Sep 2025
SSI - Colon SurgeryInfections0.183BetterOct 2024 – Sep 2025
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rateComplications and deaths1.27 (0.31 to 2.23) · 1,396 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsComplications and deaths183.31 (147.26 to 219.36) · 127 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsComplications and deaths4.1 · 135 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Death rate for COPD patientsComplications and deaths10.1 · 95 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Death rate for heart attack patientsComplications and deaths15.2 · 276 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Death rate for heart failure patientsComplications and deaths12.8 · 321 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Death rate for pneumonia patientsComplications and deaths16.2 · 364 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Death rate for stroke patientsComplications and deaths12.9 · 767 casesNoneJul 2023 – Jun 2025
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateComplications and deaths4.6 · 3,719 casesNoneJul 2024 – Jun 2025
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rateComplications and deaths0.18 (0 to 0.37) · 7,050 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rateComplications and deaths0.24 (0.05 to 0.43) · 7,169 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rateComplications and deaths4.12 (2.19 to 6.06) · 1,622 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateComplications and deaths1.6 (0 to 3.3) · 48 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rateComplications and deaths2.63 (1.23 to 4.04) · 1,601 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Postoperative respiratory failure rateComplications and deaths14.79 (5.73 to 23.85) · 51 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Postoperative sepsis rateComplications and deaths4.99 (0.75 to 9.23) · 51 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Postoperative wound dehiscence rateComplications and deaths1.65 (0.17 to 3.13) · 242 casesNo differentJul 2022 – Jun 2024
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsComplications and deaths5.9 · 67 casesNoneApr 2023 – Mar 2025
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Infections0.484No differentOct 2024 – Sep 2025
MRSA BacteremiaInfections0.582No differentOct 2024 – Sep 2025
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits15.3 · 424 casesNoneJul 2023 – Jun 2025
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits24 · 682 casesNoneJul 2023 – Jun 2025
Hospital return days for heart attack patientsUnplanned return visits36.6 · 326 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Hospital return days for heart failure patientsUnplanned return visits70.5 · 378 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Hospital return days for pneumonia patientsUnplanned return visits20.8 · 366 casesNoneJul 2022 – Jun 2025
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits19.2 · 564 casesNoneJul 2023 – Jun 2025
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementUnplanned return visits6.1 · 70 casesNoneJul 2023 – Jun 2025
Rate of readmission for CABGUnplanned return visits14.7 · 120 casesNoneJul 2023 – Jun 2025
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsUnplanned return visits20.1 · 189 casesNoneJul 2023 – Jun 2025
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Unplanned return visits12.5 (9.4 to 16.4) · 573 casesNo differentJan 2022 – Dec 2024
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgeryUnplanned return visits1.3 (1 to 1.7) · 303 casesNo differentJan 2024 – Dec 2024

What patients said (1,045 patients answered, 15% of those asked)

Patient survey stars by topic at Doctors Medical Center
Cleanliness2
Nurse communication2
Doctor communication2
Communication about medicines2
Discharge information3
Overall hospital rating2
Quietness1
Recommend hospital2
Share of patients giving the best answer at Doctors Medical Center
Room was "always" clean63%
Nurses "always" communicated well72%
Doctors "always" communicated well71%
Staff "always" explained56%
Yes, staff "did" give patients this information83%
Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge81%
Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand67%
Doctors "always" listened carefully69%
Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect78%
Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)57%
Staff "always" explained new medications70%
Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand67%
Nurses "always" listened carefully69%
Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect80%
"Always" quiet at night36%
"YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital59%
Staff "always" explained possible side effects42%
Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms86%

Original Medicare doctor bills

$225,604

Medicare paid this office $225,604 for 471 people.

This is what Medicare paid the clinician — not Medicare Advantage, and not the pharmacy.

Largest Original Medicare bills
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment42$27,325$635
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc16$20,257$1,266
Fusion of spine in lower back17$19,785$1,164
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc13$18,011$1,385
New patient visit (45+ min)179$17,144$96
See all 23 services
Every Original Medicare service billed
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment42$27,325$635
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc16$20,257$1,266
Fusion of spine in lower back17$19,785$1,164
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc13$18,011$1,385
New patient visit (45+ min)179$17,144$96
Return visit (30+ min)182$16,944$69
Fusion of additional segment of spine16$10,944$288
Short return visit (20+ min)150$9,353$48
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments15$8,285$552
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion29$7,481$192
Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments13$7,006$539
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck12$6,773$564
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment25$5,807$157
Long return visit (40+ min)25$3,073$114
Return visit (30+ min)19$2,637$110
New patient visit (45+ min)20$2,626$131
Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back12$2,307$192
Short return visit (20+ min)23$1,977$66
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint32$1,435$35
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views140$1,425$8
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views19$848$35
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views67$728$8
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views24$201$7

Procedures Medicare counted

Procedure volume Medicare published
Laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones)63More than 84% of doctors who do this
Spinal fusion183More than 88% of doctors who do this

Procedures year by year

Procedures billed to Original Medicare by year
Procedure201920202021202220232024
Fusion of additional segment of spine335373786338
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment296759655837
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment334242435143
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint221421424741
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion–3631274839
Fusion of spine in lower back171626221317

Times billed to Original Medicare each year. A blank year means fewer than 11 people had it, or none: Medicare does not publish smaller counts. Medicare Advantage patients are not included.

Who their Medicare patients are

471 Original Medicare patients in 2024. Average age 74 · Under 65 9% · 85 and older 10% · Women 55% · Also on Medicaid 17% · Health risk score 1.06. At or below the middle of the specialty; the typical orthopedic surgery clinician is at 1.13.

Conditions among them: High blood pressure 75% · Diabetes 23% · Depression 23% · Coronary heart disease 21% · Chronic kidney disease 17% · Atrial fibrillation 17% · COPD 16% · Cancer 13% · Heart failure 11% · Stroke 7% · Dementia 3%.

The office billed $830,655, Medicare allowed $289,187 and paid $225,604; for 1,506 services of 53 kinds.

Original Medicare patients only. A risk score of 1.0 is the average Medicare patient; higher means sicker. Any count under 11 is hidden.

Year by year

Original Medicare by year
20244711,506741.06$830,655$225,604
20234821,684730.97$867,767$262,757
20224821,595731.01$544,642$244,541
20214231,480721.04$548,314$252,193
20204221,491721.06$506,632$251,534
20194161,530731.12$681,674$203,436
20183262,015731.16$956,350$243,924
20173682,046741.12$956,059$237,230
20163561,935731.20$1,046,548$255,843
20154052,294721.12$1,266,038$307,038
20143722,210721.17$1,278,703$321,078
20133702,514711.15$1,350,976$340,274

Original Medicare only. A service billed for fewer than 11 people in a year is hidden, so the lines can add up to less than the year's total.

See the services billed each year

2023: 24 services

Original Medicare services billed in 2023
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment51$33,371$654
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc17$22,700$1,335
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc15$20,821$1,388
New patient visit (45+ min)187$17,981$96
Return visit (30+ min)187$17,516$75
Fusion of additional segment of spine28$17,440$277
Fusion of spine in lower back13$16,296$1,254
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments23$13,506$587
Short return visit (20+ min)170$11,342$48
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion32$9,533$199
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment33$9,394$162
Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments12$6,702$558
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc11$4,868$304
New patient visit (45+ min)32$4,192$131
Return visit (30+ min)26$3,194$103
Short return visit (20+ min)27$2,793$70
Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back12$2,385$199
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views187$1,965$9
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint39$1,585$34
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making at least 55 minutes12$1,361$105
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views26$1,072$35
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views50$537$8
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views14$514$32
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views22$223$8

2022: 18 services

Original Medicare services billed in 2022
Fusion of spine in lower back22$28,037$1,274
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment42$26,959$627
Fusion of additional segment of spine28$23,913$307
Return visit (30+ min)205$19,939$76
New patient visit (45+ min)192$19,383$101
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments21$12,581$599
Short return visit (20+ min)190$11,772$47
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment37$10,764$166
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion19$5,474$203
New patient visit (45+ min)27$3,445$128
Short return visit (20+ min)30$2,996$67
Return visit (30+ min)23$2,313$89
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views157$1,493$9
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint33$1,431$34
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views29$1,176$32
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views14$548$34
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views50$543$9
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views18$155$8

2021: 19 services

Original Medicare services billed in 2021
Fusion of spine in lower back25$31,274$1,203
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment42$24,854$592
Fusion of additional segment of spine31$21,642$296
Return visit (30+ min)152$15,274$78
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc11$14,271$1,297
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments25$14,138$566
New patient visit (45+ min)136$14,135$104
Short return visit (20+ min)139$9,588$50
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment34$9,503$161
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion23$6,358$205
New patient visit (45+ min)36$4,784$133
Return visit (30+ min)27$3,304$100
Short return visit (20+ min)35$2,362$56
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views138$1,477$9
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views30$1,156$34
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views72$869$9
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint18$709$34
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes18$610$34
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views16$132$8

2020: 25 services

Original Medicare services billed in 2020
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment41$27,795$662
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc17$23,250$1,368
Fusion of spine in lower back16$20,388$1,274
New patient visit (45+ min)166$17,326$104
Fusion of additional segment of spine22$16,709$315
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment32$11,401$170
Return visit (30+ min)124$10,052$64
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments16$9,820$614
Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments14$8,135$581
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc11$7,525$684
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion27$7,441$207
New patient visit (45+ min)53$6,777$128
Short return visit (20+ min)98$5,348$42
Return visit (30+ min)41$3,593$73
Short return visit (20+ min)58$3,454$53
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes53$2,606$43
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views145$1,429$9
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes16$996$62
New patient visit (30+ min)13$808$62
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views30$761$24
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes17$713$42
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views53$583$9
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint14$530$38
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views13$324$23
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views18$153$8

2019: 18 services

Original Medicare services billed in 2019
Fusion of spine in lower back17$22,098$1,300
New patient visit (45+ min)164$21,525$131
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment33$19,796$600
Return visit (30+ min)157$17,100$88
Short return visit (20+ min)125$10,778$62
Fusion of additional segment of spine16$10,535$319
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck15$9,274$618
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment20$4,967$171
X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views118$4,683$39
New patient visit (60+ min)27$4,433$164
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views98$4,152$31
Long return visit (40+ min)22$2,772$121
New patient visit (30+ min)30$2,558$85
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views61$2,531$32
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint20$1,149$52
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views29$922$30
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg13$522None
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views15$450$30

2018: 20 services

Original Medicare services billed in 2018
Fusion of spine in lower back22$30,983$1,347
Return visit (30+ min)170$22,579$90
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment35$22,332$638
Short return visit (20+ min)163$15,738$62
Fusion of additional segment of spine20$13,914$324
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments18$12,003$632
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes23$9,057$22
New patient visit (60+ min)50$8,863$177
New patient visit (45+ min)61$8,573$141
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment26$7,474$174
X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views186$7,158$36
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views67$4,398$30
Long return visit (40+ min)32$4,309$131
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion13$4,174$209
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views63$2,629$29
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint33$1,999$54
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes15$1,094$73
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views28$804$28
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views20$597$26
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg39$243None

2017: 22 services

Original Medicare services billed in 2017
Fusion of spine in lower back26$31,441$1,164
Return visit (30+ min)184$23,020$90
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment33$20,558$623
Short return visit (20+ min)186$17,353$59
Fusion of additional segment of spine20$15,515$310
New patient visit (45+ min)69$9,642$140
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments16$9,578$599
X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views216$8,518$37
Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace11$8,078$734
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes22$7,886$23
New patient visit (60+ min)44$7,755$176
Long return visit (40+ min)53$7,197$124
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment21$6,906$173
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views58$3,305$30
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views78$3,049$30
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint31$1,857$52
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes14$945$68
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views21$770$32
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles12$597$50
X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views11$595$54
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views21$582$28
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg41$219None

2016: 25 services

Original Medicare services billed in 2016
Fusion of spine in lower back28$33,851$1,209
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment34$21,465$631
Return visit (30+ min)166$21,452$93
Short return visit (20+ min)164$15,122$61
Fusion of additional segment of spine21$14,357$293
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments19$11,795$621
New patient visit (60+ min)68$11,505$169
Long return visit (40+ min)69$9,057$121
X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views210$8,250$37
Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace12$8,029$669
Insertion of spinal instrumentation for spinal stabilization14$6,991$333
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck11$6,800$618
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment22$6,716$172
New patient visit (45+ min)43$6,005$140
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes15$5,518$24
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views56$3,415$31
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views73$3,057$30
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint24$1,255$52
Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection43$1,106$26
Physical therapy evaluation13$921$66
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views24$845$30
Injection into tendon or ligament16$826$49
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles12$640$49
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views19$560$28
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg36$140None

2015: 25 services

Original Medicare services billed in 2015
Fusion of spine in lower back37$46,403$1,254
Return visit (30+ min)186$23,609$86
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment41$22,432$547
Fusion of additional segment of spine27$19,462$324
Short return visit (20+ min)184$16,427$59
New patient visit (60+ min)92$15,803$172
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments23$14,533$632
Long return visit (40+ min)95$12,857$122
Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace16$10,999$687
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck17$10,711$630
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes23$9,107$24
X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views219$8,238$35
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment23$7,703$175
Insertion of spinal instrumentation for spinal stabilization16$7,410$337
New patient visit (45+ min)44$5,492$125
Exploration of spine fusion14$4,876$348
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views63$3,989$29
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views78$3,014$29
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint36$2,170$49
Injection into tendon or ligament28$1,487$45
Physical therapy evaluation19$1,262$66
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views19$502$25
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views13$483$27
Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection16$418$26
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg29$77None

2014: 24 services

Original Medicare services billed in 2014
Fusion of additional segment of spine24$23,593$306
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc15$21,702$1,447
Return visit (30+ min)180$21,393$90
Fusion of spine in lower back16$19,627$1,227
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment31$18,428$594
Long return visit (40+ min)126$17,762$118
Short return visit (20+ min)179$17,542$60
Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace21$15,561$707
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments25$15,332$613
New patient visit (60+ min)74$12,548$170
Insertion of spinal instrumentation for spinal stabilization27$11,282$322
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment26$9,261$175
X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views222$8,441$36
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes20$6,921$24
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views80$3,872$30
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views62$3,852$32
Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of upper or lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, each additional interspace11$3,645$260
Exploration of spine fusion11$3,546$322
Injection into tendon or ligament34$1,841$47
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint29$1,745$51
New patient visit (45+ min)13$1,734$133
Physical therapy evaluation12$738$62
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views21$726$30
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views22$620$27

2013: 27 services

Original Medicare services billed in 2013
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc25$37,062$1,482
Long return visit (40+ min)145$21,138$116
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment33$19,406$588
Return visit (30+ min)151$17,383$88
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc13$16,469$1,267
Fusion of additional segment of spine13$14,852$280
Short return visit (20+ min)160$14,049$56
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes33$12,661$24
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments21$12,151$579
Insertion of spinal instrumentation for spinal stabilization26$11,812$328
New patient visit (60+ min)72$11,782$164
Fusion of additional segment of spine with partial removal of spine bone and disc13$10,077$403
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc14$8,567$612
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck14$8,281$592
X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views186$7,547$38
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment25$7,439$158
Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments12$7,141$595
Exploration of spine fusion14$5,265$376
Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft37$4,842$131
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views72$4,413$31
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views90$4,031$30
New patient visit (45+ min)27$3,320$123
Injection into tendon or ligament49$2,744$50
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint37$1,864$49
Physical therapy evaluation26$1,666$64
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views22$1,164$30
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views13$334$26

Drugs they prescribed that Part D paid

$15,022

Pharmacies billed $15,022 in 2024.

This is pharmacy cost, not the office bill, and not what patients paid.

Opioids were 41% of their Part D prescriptions (27 of 66) in 2024. Above the middle of the specialty; the typical orthopedic surgery clinician is at 31%. Surgeons prescribe little besides pain medicine after an operation, so their opioid share runs high.

53 generic and 13 brand-name prescriptions · $15,022 in drug cost.

Part D prescriptions only. The opioid rate is opioid prescriptions as a share of all this clinician's Part D prescriptions; surgeons and pain specialists run higher than others, so it is shown against the same specialty.

Largest Part D drug costs
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen14$126$8

Year by year

Part D prescribing by year
2024664141% (27)20%$15,022
20231075335% (37)None$7,843
2022865045% (39)None$4,166
2021624061% (38)None$1,034
2020665064% (42)0%$456
20191628049% (80)None$1,667
20182278252% (117)0%$2,980
20172098954% (113)None$2,650
20162118556% (118)None$3,943
20151156155% (63)None$3,609
20141807255% (99)7%$6,155
20132598862% (161)5%$7,930

Part D prescriptions only. A drug prescribed to fewer than 11 people in a year is hidden.

See the drugs prescribed each year

2023: 1 drug

Part D drugs prescribed in 2023
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen18$263$15

2022: 1 drug

Part D drugs prescribed in 2022
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen26$242$9

2021: 1 drug

Part D drugs prescribed in 2021
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen22$222$10

2020: 1 drug

Part D drugs prescribed in 2020
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen24$201$8

2019: 5 drugs

Part D drugs prescribed in 2019
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen32$410$13
Gabapentin23$277$12
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen11$272$25
Cyclobenzaprine24$202$8
Acetaminophen-Codeine25$150$6

2018: 6 drugs

Part D drugs prescribed in 2018
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen21$855$41
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen47$587$12
Cyclobenzaprine37$384$10
Gabapentin28$348$12
Tramadol23$177$8
Acetaminophen-Codeine22$166$8

2017: 6 drugs

Part D drugs prescribed in 2017
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen41$491$12
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen13$459$35
Gabapentin37$368$10
Tramadol32$169$5
Cyclobenzaprine16$151$9
Acetaminophen-Codeine19$132$7

2016: 5 drugs

Part D drugs prescribed in 2016
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen41$1,097$27
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen20$860$43
Tramadol29$157$5
Acetaminophen-Codeine16$151$9
Gabapentin20$150$8

2015: 3 drugs

Part D drugs prescribed in 2015
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen16$404$25
Tramadol23$171$7
Gabapentin13$114$9

2014: 4 drugs

Part D drugs prescribed in 2014
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen69$1,198$17
Gabapentin17$244$14
Tramadol25$146$6
Diazepam16$51$3

2013: 5 drugs

Part D drugs prescribed in 2013
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen132$2,059$16
Gabapentin12$284$24
Mupirocin16$195$12
Tramadol16$174$11
Diazepam26$101$4

Money from drug and device companies

$68,826 in 2025

Industry payments by year
2025610$68,170$68,826
202459$133,316$133,483
202348$180,445$180,559
2022412$223,610$223,976
2021310$325,222$325,285
202038$314,726$314,851
201939$471,209$471,275

Paid work is consulting, speaking, honoraria and royalties, as opposed to meals and travel.

  • Farallon Surgical, LLC

    Published ownership

    $72,610

    Held by this doctor · 2019 · Stock Ownership · amount invested $15,000

Published ownership or investment in a drug or device company. This is not proof that care is biased.

A payment is not proof that care is biased.

Payments by company
Farallon SurgicalNone$65,000
1 payment
  • Paid to speak or teach · 2025-02-12 · $65,000
Orthofix MedicalPhysio-Stim$3,170
4 payments
  • Royalties for Physio-Stim · 2025-11-12 · $1,562
  • Royalties for Physio-Stim · 2025-08-19 · $283
  • Royalties for Physio-Stim · 2025-05-15 · $845
  • Royalties for Physio-Stim · 2025-02-18 · $480
Alphatec SpineOther - Miscellaneous$379
1 payment
  • Travel for Other - Miscellaneous · 2025-06-12 · $379
Intrinsic TherapeuticsBarricaid Acd (Annular Closure Device)$232
2 payments
  • Meals for Barricaid Acd (Annular Closure Device) · 2025-11-01 · $92
  • Meals for Barricaid Acd (Annular Closure Device) · 2025-04-12 · $140
Smith+NephewCollagenase Santyl$25
1 payment
  • Meals for Collagenase Santyl · 2025-05-22 · $25
Abbott LaboratoriesProclaim$20
1 payment
  • Meals for Proclaim · 2025-05-22 · $20
See all 10 published payments
Every published payment
Orthofix MedicalRoyalties · 2025-11-12Physio-Stim$1,562
Intrinsic TherapeuticsMeals · 2025-11-01Barricaid Acd (Annular Closure Device)$92
Orthofix MedicalRoyalties · 2025-08-19Physio-Stim$283
Alphatec SpineTravel · 2025-06-12Other - Miscellaneous$379
Abbott LaboratoriesMeals · 2025-05-22Proclaim$20
Smith+NephewMeals · 2025-05-22Collagenase Santyl$25
Orthofix MedicalRoyalties · 2025-05-15Physio-Stim$845
Intrinsic TherapeuticsMeals · 2025-04-12Barricaid Acd (Annular Closure Device)$140
Orthofix MedicalRoyalties · 2025-02-18Physio-Stim$480
Farallon SurgicalPaid to speak or teach · 2025-02-12None$65,000
See earlier years (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)

2024: $133,483

Payments by company in 2024
Farallon SurgicalNone$130,000
2 payments
  • Paid to speak or teach · 2024-08-15 · $75,000
  • Paid to speak or teach · 2024-04-17 · $55,000
Orthofix MedicalNewbridge$3,316
4 payments
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2024-11-15 · $670
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2024-08-14 · $1,359
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2024-05-14 · $788
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2024-02-23 · $499
Heron TherapeuticsZynrelef$80
1 payment
  • Meals for Zynrelef · 2024-11-21 · $80
Globus MedicalCreo Threaded$69
1 payment
  • Meals for Creo Threaded · 2024-05-11 · $69
Avanos MedicalOn-Q* Pump and Accessories$18
1 payment
  • Meals for On-Q* Pump and Accessories · 2024-02-07 · $18

2023: $180,559

Payments by company in 2023
Farallon SurgicalNone$173,000
2 payments
  • Paid to speak or teach · 2023-10-25 · $68,000
  • Paid to speak or teach · 2023-05-03 · $105,000
Orthofix MedicalNewbridge$7,445
4 payments
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2023-11-15 · $854
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2023-08-15 · $1,586
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2023-05-12 · $2,754
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2023-02-14 · $2,251
NuVasiveSimplify Cervical Artificial Disc$94
1 payment
  • Meals for Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · 2023-02-26 · $94
Avanos MedicalPnb and Accessories$20
1 payment
  • Meals for Pnb and Accessories · 2023-07-12 · $20

2022: $223,976

Payments by company in 2022
Farallon SurgicalNone$220,000
3 payments
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2022-10-20 · $65,000
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2022-06-02 · $85,000
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2022-03-16 · $70,000
Orthofix MedicalNewbridge$3,610
4 payments
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2022-11-11 · $1,575
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2022-08-11 · $685
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2022-05-11 · $624
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2022-02-14 · $727
Globus MedicalSpine$285
3 payments
  • Meals for 3d Printed Ibf · 2022-10-12 · $75
  • Meals for Spine · 2022-07-23 · $62
  • Meals for Spine · 2022-05-17 · $148
NuVasiveSimplify Cervical Artificial Disc$81
2 payments
  • Meals for Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · 2022-05-28 · $39
  • Meals for Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · 2022-05-28 · $42

2021: $325,285

Payments by company in 2021
Farallon SurgicalNone$321,500
4 payments
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2021-10-31 · $70,000
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2021-08-04 · $85,000
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2021-05-04 · $84,000
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2021-01-13 · $82,500
Orthofix MedicalNewbridge$3,722
4 payments
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2021-11-11 · $783
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2021-08-11 · $1,824
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2021-05-12 · $491
  • Royalties for Newbridge · 2021-02-10 · $624
Globus MedicalCreo$63
2 payments
  • Meals for Creo · 2021-02-15 · $25
  • Meals for Creo · 2021-02-14 · $38

2020: $314,851

Payments by company in 2020
Farallon SurgicalNone$311,000
3 payments
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2020-10-29 · $125,000
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2020-04-14 · $96,000
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2020-01-07 · $90,000
Orthofix MedicalNewbridge Laminoplasty Fixation System$3,726
4 payments
  • Royalties for Newbridge Laminoplasty Fixation System · 2020-11-12 · $305
  • Royalties for Newbridge Laminoplasty Fixation System · 2020-08-12 · $331
  • Royalties for Newbridge Laminoplasty Fixation System · 2020-05-12 · $1,127
  • Royalties for Newbridge Laminoplasty Fixation System · 2020-02-12 · $1,964
NuVasiveNvm5$124
1 payment
  • Meals for Nvm5 · 2020-09-03 · $124

2019: $471,275

Payments by company in 2019
Farallon SurgicalNone$467,000
4 payments
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2019-10-01 · $105,000
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2019-07-17 · $105,000
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2019-04-15 · $105,000
  • Current or prospective ownership or investment interest · 2019-01-15 · $152,000
Orthofix MedicalNewbridge Laminoplasty Fixation System$4,209
4 payments
  • Royalties for Newbridge Laminoplasty Fixation System · 2019-11-14 · $1,048
  • Royalties for Newbridge Laminoplasty Fixation System · 2019-08-14 · $804
  • Royalties for Newbridge Laminoplasty Fixation System · 2019-05-13 · $1,262
  • Royalties for Newbridge Laminoplasty Fixation System · 2019-02-13 · $1,095
Globus MedicalCreo$66
1 payment
  • Meals for Creo · 2019-05-18 · $66

Checkups this office reported

Medicare did not publish checkup rates for this clinician.

Medicare’s overall office score
97.1 / 100
Scores the office’s reporting and systems. It is not a grade for how the doctor treats you.

Professional record

NPI
1104822832
Licence
CA G77956California G77956: Current · expires 2027-11-30
Trained
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 1992 · 34 years ago
Group
Sonora Community Hospital · Adventist Health Physicians Network
Video visits
Lists video visits
Gender
Male
More record details
Sole proprietor
No
Taxonomy
Federal specialty code 207XS0117X (207XS0117X)
Mailing address
900 Greenley Rd Ste 914, Sonora, CA, 95370
NPI first listed
2005-06-27
NPI last updated
2024-10-09
NPI record certified
2024-10-09

This is when the NPI record was last certified, not a medical board exam.