Robert A Eppley, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Berkeley
- Medicare standing
- Clear
- Enrolled, allowed to bill and order, not excluded
- Plans that list them
- 10
- 2 carriers
- Offices
- 4
Offices
4 locations · California Sports and Orthopaedic · Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
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Hospitals listed: Alta Bates Summit Medical Center · Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp. That is not proof they admit you there this week.
Plans that list them
10 plans · 2 carriers
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10 of 10 plans
| Alignment Health BreathEasy (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | Listed | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | Listed | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Alignment Health Harmony (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | Listed | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | Listed | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes CalPlus (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | Listed | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | Listed | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Choice (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | Listed | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Alignment Health Honor+ Plan (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | Listed | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Alignment Health My Choice CalCare (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | Listed | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Central Health Embrace Care Plan (HMO C-SNP) | Central Health Medicare Plan | Listed, may be out of date | Sep 15, 2025 |
California Medical Board record
Licence G63226 · Current
Licensed to practise in California · since 1988 · expires 2027-12-31 · Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
No disciplinary actions, convictions, malpractice judgments or citations in this record.
Surgery centers they own
- The Surgery Center of Alta Bates Summit Medical CenterAmbulatory Surgery Center · Oakland, CAOwner · accredited by JCInitial Accreditation4 inspections, 4 with deficiencies · last 2017-07-27: Requirements Met
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.
- Alta Bates Summit Medical CenterOakland, CAAcute Care Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private · Has an emergency departmentPart of Sutter Health, which runs 27 hospitals in 2 statesPatients rate it 3 of 5 · 78% would definitely recommend itOverall rating: 5 of 5 starsBetter than the national rate — Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications: 130.09 (87.72 to 172.46) · 109 cases, Jul 2022 – Jun 2024Better than the national rate — Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): 0.274, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025Better than the national rate — Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): 0.227, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates CampBerkeley, CAAcute Care Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private · Has an emergency department · Birthing-friendlyPart of Sutter Health, which runs 27 hospitals in 2 statesPatients rate it 2 of 5 · 67% would definitely recommend itOverall rating: 4 of 5 starsBetter than the national rate — Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): 0.298, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
See every measure and the patient survey for Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Behind the star rating — Deaths: 2 better, 6 the same, 0 worse of 8 measures. Safety: 4 better, 3 the same, 0 worse of 7 measures. Readmissions: 3 better, 6 the same, 0 worse of 9 measures. The star rating is worked out from an earlier period than the measures below, so the two can disagree.
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsComplications and deaths | 130.09 (87.72 to 172.46) · 109 cases | Better | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Infections | 0.274 | Better | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)Infections | 0.227 | Better | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rateComplications and deaths | 1 (0.06 to 1.94) · 1,209 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events compositeComplications and deaths | 0.88 (0.6 to 1.16) | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patientsComplications and deaths | 2 · 89 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for COPD patientsComplications and deaths | 6.9 · 105 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for heart attack patientsComplications and deaths | 9.8 · 270 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for heart failure patientsComplications and deaths | 8.9 · 447 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patientsComplications and deaths | 13.7 · 341 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for stroke patientsComplications and deaths | 11.2 · 381 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateComplications and deaths | 2.6 · 2,811 cases | None | Jul 2024 – Jun 2025 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rateComplications and deaths | 0.13 (0 to 0.31) · 7,167 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rateComplications and deaths | 0.21 (0.02 to 0.4) · 7,659 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rateComplications and deaths | 2.93 (0.92 to 4.94) · 1,668 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateComplications and deaths | 1.25 (0 to 2.75) · 580 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rateComplications and deaths | 2.67 (1.19 to 4.15) · 1,446 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rateComplications and deaths | 6.17 (0.33 to 12.02) · 633 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative sepsis rateComplications and deaths | 8.11 (4.67 to 11.55) · 619 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rateComplications and deaths | 1.61 (0.15 to 3.07) · 309 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Pressure ulcer rateComplications and deaths | 0.39 (0 to 0.96) · 6,085 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsComplications and deaths | 3.8 · 217 cases | None | Apr 2023 – Mar 2025 |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Infections | 0.724 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| MRSA BacteremiaInfections | 1.425 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| SSI - Colon SurgeryInfections | 0.716 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 12.7 · 416 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 19.6 · 606 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patientsUnplanned return visits | -30.4 · 359 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patientsUnplanned return visits | -31.8 · 555 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patientsUnplanned return visits | -14.4 · 358 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 16 · 382 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyUnplanned return visits | 5.1 (3.2 to 8.2) · 25 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyUnplanned return visits | 10.8 (7.3 to 16) · 25 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementUnplanned return visits | 4.5 · 232 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of readmission for CABGUnplanned return visits | 9.9 · 56 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsUnplanned return visits | 20 · 152 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Unplanned return visits | 14.8 (11.1 to 20) · 251 cases | No different | Jan 2022 – Dec 2024 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgeryUnplanned return visits | 1.2 (0.9 to 1.5) · 579 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
What patients said (535 patients answered, 18% of those asked)
| Cleanliness | 4 |
| Nurse communication | 3 |
| Doctor communication | 4 |
| Communication about medicines | 2 |
| Discharge information | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating | 4 |
| Quietness | 3 |
| Recommend hospital | 5 |
| Room was "always" clean | 73% |
| Nurses "always" communicated well | 75% |
| Doctors "always" communicated well | 81% |
| Staff "always" explained | 58% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information | 86% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge | 87% |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand | 76% |
| Doctors "always" listened carefully | 79% |
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 87% |
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high) | 75% |
| Staff "always" explained new medications | 73% |
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand | 69% |
| Nurses "always" listened carefully | 72% |
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 85% |
| "Always" quiet at night | 54% |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 78% |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects | 43% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms | 86% |
See every measure and the patient survey for Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp
Behind the star rating — Deaths: 2 better, 5 the same, 0 worse of 7 measures. Safety: 2 better, 5 the same, 0 worse of 7 measures. Readmissions: 2 better, 6 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.
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)Infections | 0.298 | Better | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rateComplications and deaths | 1.18 (0.16 to 2.2) · 730 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events compositeComplications and deaths | 0.87 (0.51 to 1.23) | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsComplications and deaths | 188.12 (132.31 to 243.94) · 50 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Death rate for COPD patientsComplications and deaths | 6.8 · 50 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for heart attack patientsComplications and deaths | 10.8 · 41 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for heart failure patientsComplications and deaths | 9.4 · 189 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patientsComplications and deaths | 12.6 · 184 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for stroke patientsComplications and deaths | 8.7 · 103 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateComplications and deaths | 2.9 · 1,585 cases | None | Jul 2024 – Jun 2025 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rateComplications and deaths | 0.18 (0 to 0.4) · 3,929 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rateComplications and deaths | 0.31 (0.11 to 0.51) · 3,954 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rateComplications and deaths | 3.15 (0.95 to 5.36) · 754 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateComplications and deaths | 1.62 (0 to 3.33) · 325 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rateComplications and deaths | 1.99 (0.39 to 3.59) · 717 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rateComplications and deaths | 10.85 (2.27 to 19.44) · 326 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative sepsis rateComplications and deaths | 4.79 (1.08 to 8.49) · 302 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rateComplications and deaths | 1.68 (0.19 to 3.18) · 184 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Pressure ulcer rateComplications and deaths | 0.17 (0 to 0.88) · 3,240 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsComplications and deaths | 3.4 · 161 cases | None | Apr 2023 – Mar 2025 |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Infections | 0.207 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Infections | 0.48 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| MRSA BacteremiaInfections | 0.785 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| SSI - Colon SurgeryInfections | 0 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 19.4 · 243 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patientsUnplanned return visits | -58.2 · 194 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patientsUnplanned return visits | -12.3 · 177 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 16.8 · 209 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyUnplanned return visits | 5.4 (3.8 to 7.5) · 215 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyUnplanned return visits | 12.2 (9.4 to 15.5) · 215 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementUnplanned return visits | 4.8 · 150 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsUnplanned return visits | 19.2 · 81 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Unplanned return visits | 13.4 (10 to 18.1) · 315 cases | No different | Jan 2022 – Dec 2024 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgeryUnplanned return visits | 0.8 (0.6 to 1.2) · 137 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
What patients said (449 patients answered, 15% of those asked)
| Cleanliness | 2 |
| Nurse communication | 2 |
| Doctor communication | 2 |
| Communication about medicines | 2 |
| Discharge information | 2 |
| Overall hospital rating | 2 |
| Quietness | 2 |
| Recommend hospital | 3 |
| Room was "always" clean | 62% |
| Nurses "always" communicated well | 72% |
| Doctors "always" communicated well | 75% |
| Staff "always" explained | 53% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information | 82% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge | 82% |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand | 68% |
| Doctors "always" listened carefully | 73% |
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 83% |
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high) | 58% |
| Staff "always" explained new medications | 67% |
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand | 67% |
| Nurses "always" listened carefully | 66% |
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 81% |
| "Always" quiet at night | 49% |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 67% |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects | 38% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms | 83% |
Original Medicare doctor bills
$166,346
Medicare paid this office $166,346 for 275 people.
This is what Medicare paid the clinician — not Medicare Advantage, and not the pharmacy.
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | 25 | $34,219 | $1,316 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 193 | $28,754 | $121 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 25 | $28,699 | $1,148 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 13 | $12,781 | $983 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 46 | $6,916 | $150 |
See all 17 services
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | 25 | $34,219 | $1,316 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 193 | $28,754 | $121 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 25 | $28,699 | $1,148 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 13 | $12,781 | $983 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 46 | $6,916 | $150 |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | 12 | $5,732 | $478 |
| Biopsy of deep bone | 31 | $4,696 | $151 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 43 | $3,953 | $86 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 33 | $3,476 | $97 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | 19 | $2,828 | $149 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 41 | $2,191 | $36 |
| Harvest of graft from small bone | 26 | $2,104 | $81 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 48 | $2,071 | $37 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | 34 | $1,441 | $41 |
| X-ray of both knees while standing | 32 | $1,369 | $43 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | 14 | $183 | $13 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 24 | $81 | None |
Procedures Medicare counted
| Knee replacement | 15 | More than 45% of doctors who do this |
| Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair) | 17 | More than 90% of doctors who do this |
| Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair) | 54 | More than 88% of doctors who do this |
Who their Medicare patients are
275 Original Medicare patients in 2024. Average age 74 · Women 57% · Health risk score 0.81. At or below the middle of the specialty; the typical orthopedic surgery clinician is at 1.13.
Conditions among them: High blood pressure 55% · Depression 20% · Coronary heart disease 19% · Diabetes 16% · Cancer 15% · Chronic kidney disease 13% · Atrial fibrillation 13% · Heart failure 5% · COPD 5% · Stroke 5%.
The office billed $557,043, Medicare allowed $209,906 and paid $166,346; for 1,806 services of 49 kinds; $923 of it was for drugs given in the office and $165,423 for care.
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
| 2024 | 275 | 1,806 | 74 | 0.81 | $557,043 | $166,346 |
| 2023 | 256 | 1,120 | 74 | 0.82 | $576,679 | $158,502 |
| 2022 | 300 | 1,823 | 74 | 0.71 | $683,115 | $188,322 |
| 2021 | 344 | 3,650 | 74 | 0.74 | $669,914 | $196,429 |
| 2020 | 358 | 19,843 | 73 | 0.82 | $827,054 | $258,495 |
| 2019 | 336 | 1,003 | 73 | 0.81 | $774,410 | $213,096 |
| 2018 | 313 | 1,102 | 73 | 0.78 | $730,788 | $193,288 |
| 2017 | 321 | 6,848 | 72 | 0.84 | $756,912 | $231,704 |
| 2016 | 334 | 1,875 | 73 | 0.79 | $757,562 | $222,185 |
| 2015 | 312 | 2,142 | 73 | 0.77 | $699,001 | $200,388 |
| 2014 | 302 | 2,466 | 72 | 0.71 | $632,826 | $187,512 |
| 2013 | 271 | 1,750 | 72 | 0.80 | $712,495 | $213,251 |
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: 17 services
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 36 | $41,405 | $1,150 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | 19 | $25,788 | $1,289 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 152 | $19,604 | $108 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 17 | $16,327 | $960 |
| Biopsy of deep bone | 43 | $6,637 | $151 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 37 | $4,649 | $126 |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | 11 | $4,371 | $397 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 49 | $3,798 | $72 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | 21 | $3,130 | $149 |
| Tendon graft | 11 | $2,600 | $236 |
| Harvest of graft from small bone | 31 | $2,501 | $81 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 45 | $2,217 | $31 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 20 | $1,977 | $94 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 33 | $1,362 | $34 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | 32 | $1,214 | $37 |
| X-ray of both knees while standing | 30 | $1,148 | $38 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 17 | $56 | None |
2022: 17 services
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 39 | $47,128 | $1,149 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | 20 | $25,944 | $1,297 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 185 | $23,713 | $113 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 17 | $17,151 | $953 |
| Relocation of one muscle of shoulder or upper arm | 16 | $9,303 | $581 |
| Biopsy of deep bone | 54 | $8,691 | $152 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 51 | $7,034 | $138 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 71 | $5,908 | $73 |
| Harvest of graft from small bone | 47 | $4,032 | $81 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 79 | $3,919 | $32 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | 19 | $2,966 | $148 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 61 | $2,706 | $35 |
| Tendon graft | 11 | $2,578 | $234 |
| X-ray of both knees while standing | 50 | $2,088 | $42 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 16 | $1,651 | $103 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 15 | $1,351 | $90 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 12 | $38 | None |
2021: 17 services
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 32 | $37,503 | $1,172 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | 25 | $34,423 | $1,324 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 180 | $23,893 | $115 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 18 | $17,783 | $988 |
| Relocation of one muscle of shoulder or upper arm | 21 | $13,030 | $592 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 113 | $10,154 | $74 |
| Biopsy of deep bone | 58 | $9,175 | $156 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 62 | $8,879 | $143 |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg | 12 | $4,607 | None |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 43 | $4,313 | $90 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 46 | $4,228 | $92 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | 24 | $3,699 | $154 |
| Tendon graft | 11 | $2,627 | $239 |
| Harvest of graft from small bone | 30 | $2,480 | $83 |
| Harvest of graft from large bone | 18 | $2,259 | $125 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | 13 | $177 | $14 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 30 | $119 | None |
2020: 20 services
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 32 | $41,478 | $1,257 |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg | 33 | $32,761 | None |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 26 | $26,182 | $1,007 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | 18 | $24,391 | $1,355 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 156 | $19,948 | $98 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 108 | $19,737 | $95 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 136 | $11,673 | $69 |
| Relocation of one muscle of shoulder or upper arm | 18 | $10,873 | $604 |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | 18 | $8,369 | $465 |
| Biopsy of deep bone | 51 | $8,335 | $160 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 51 | $6,505 | $128 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | 32 | $5,086 | $159 |
| Harvest of graft from large bone | 34 | $4,548 | $130 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 52 | $4,519 | $87 |
| Tendon graft | 17 | $4,133 | $243 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | 15 | $4,005 | $267 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint | 20 | $1,698 | $77 |
| Short return visit | 29 | $1,397 | $40 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 81 | $443 | None |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | 15 | $211 | $14 |
2019: 18 services
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 36 | $34,641 | $962 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 28 | $33,612 | $1,200 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | 18 | $23,506 | $1,306 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 197 | $22,803 | $98 |
| Removal or shaving of knee joint cartilage using an endoscope | 24 | $13,680 | $570 |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | 25 | $11,618 | $465 |
| Relocation of one muscle of shoulder or upper arm | 17 | $11,045 | $650 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 103 | $7,500 | $66 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 49 | $6,718 | $137 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | 42 | $6,616 | $154 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | 30 | $5,859 | $195 |
| Biopsy of deep bone | 33 | $5,294 | $160 |
| Tendon graft | 21 | $4,904 | $234 |
| Harvest of graft from large bone | 36 | $4,593 | $128 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 39 | $3,412 | $83 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 19 | $1,706 | $90 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 39 | $196 | None |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | 11 | $149 | $14 |
2018: 23 services
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 37 | $33,505 | $906 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 28 | $32,015 | $1,143 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | 22 | $26,683 | $1,213 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 162 | $16,450 | $88 |
| Relocation of one muscle of shoulder or upper arm | 18 | $9,648 | $536 |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | 24 | $9,342 | $389 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 58 | $7,473 | $129 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 104 | $7,443 | $61 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | 42 | $6,106 | $145 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | 26 | $4,979 | $191 |
| Harvest of graft from large bone | 37 | $4,416 | $119 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 67 | $3,808 | $56 |
| Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes | 114 | $3,598 | $31 |
| Tendon graft | 13 | $2,857 | $220 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 24 | $2,053 | $86 |
| Biopsy of deep tissue of shoulder | 13 | $2,031 | $156 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 30 | $1,789 | $56 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 14 | $1,110 | $79 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 31 | $291 | $8 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 16 | $164 | $7 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 12 | $116 | $8 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | 14 | $101 | $7 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 12 | $75 | None |
2017: 22 services
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 48 | $44,339 | $924 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | 24 | $30,448 | $1,269 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 16 | $18,513 | $1,157 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 159 | $17,332 | $92 |
| Relocation of one muscle of shoulder or upper arm | 23 | $14,283 | $621 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 64 | $9,131 | $86 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 114 | $8,882 | $63 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | 44 | $8,331 | $189 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | 42 | $6,400 | $152 |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | 16 | $6,247 | $390 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 42 | $5,792 | $138 |
| Mri scan of arm joint before and after contrast | 55 | $4,746 | $83 |
| Harvest of graft from large bone | 29 | $3,748 | $129 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 30 | $2,642 | $88 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint | 20 | $2,489 | $113 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 40 | $2,422 | $58 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 38 | $2,355 | $60 |
| Biopsy of deep tissue of shoulder | 11 | $1,786 | $162 |
| Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes | 34 | $1,176 | $33 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 40 | $380 | $8 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 53 | $355 | None |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | 20 | $194 | $8 |
2016: 20 services
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 34 | $32,676 | $908 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 21 | $22,688 | $1,080 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | 16 | $19,838 | $1,240 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 176 | $15,117 | $60 |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 27 | $13,025 | None |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 113 | $11,994 | $91 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 75 | $10,217 | $84 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | 25 | $8,297 | $332 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | 47 | $7,055 | $147 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 44 | $6,107 | $139 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint | 41 | $4,647 | $101 |
| Anchoring of biceps tendon | 12 | $4,504 | $375 |
| Harvest of graft from large bone | 30 | $3,886 | $125 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 59 | $3,827 | $56 |
| Mri scan of arm joint before and after contrast | 38 | $3,646 | $91 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 41 | $3,531 | $86 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 63 | $3,515 | $55 |
| Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes | 24 | $746 | $31 |
| Measurement of range of motion in arm, leg or each spine section | 30 | $558 | $16 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 81 | $544 | None |
2015: 18 services
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 42 | $38,463 | $916 |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 31 | $17,693 | None |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | 14 | $17,083 | $1,220 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 186 | $16,432 | $59 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 14 | $16,258 | $1,161 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 80 | $10,560 | $83 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 65 | $7,574 | $92 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | 47 | $6,966 | $148 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 94 | $6,235 | $58 |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | 15 | $6,077 | $405 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint | 41 | $5,069 | $110 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 50 | $4,219 | $84 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 25 | $3,411 | $136 |
| Harvest of graft from large bone | 22 | $2,684 | $122 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 37 | $2,268 | $57 |
| Measurement of range of motion in arm, leg or each spine section | 70 | $1,546 | $17 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | 16 | $930 | $32 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 96 | $735 | None |
2014: 18 services
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 30 | $28,990 | $935 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 222 | $24,856 | $60 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 107 | $15,189 | $68 |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 28 | $14,869 | None |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 110 | $12,966 | $56 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 62 | $5,678 | $83 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | 36 | $5,560 | $150 |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | 11 | $5,468 | $497 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 35 | $4,863 | $139 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 77 | $4,771 | $59 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 43 | $4,066 | $95 |
| Harvest of graft from large bone | 15 | $1,975 | $123 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 32 | $1,900 | $56 |
| Measurement of range of motion in arm, leg or each spine section | 57 | $1,258 | $16 |
| Short return visit | 14 | $633 | $40 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 60 | $542 | None |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 30 | $77 | None |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | 16 | $76 | None |
2013: 21 services
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 70 | $38,405 | $201 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 32 | $29,780 | $931 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 191 | $21,999 | $63 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | 16 | $20,990 | $1,235 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 12 | $15,996 | $1,333 |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 20 | $12,710 | None |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | 40 | $10,397 | $248 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 70 | $9,130 | $49 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | 40 | $6,028 | $147 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 86 | $5,135 | $56 |
| Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope | 11 | $4,555 | $414 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 31 | $4,347 | $140 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 45 | $4,295 | $93 |
| Harvest of graft from large bone | 23 | $3,057 | $133 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 35 | $3,048 | $87 |
| Measurement of range of motion in arm, leg or each spine section | 83 | $2,475 | $17 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 27 | $1,578 | $56 |
| Short return visit | 11 | $399 | $36 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 39 | $109 | None |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | 15 | $91 | None |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 16 | $74 | None |
Drugs they prescribed that Part D paid
$4,984
Pharmacies billed $4,984 in 2024.
This is pharmacy cost, not the office bill, and not what patients paid.
Opioids were 20% of their Part D prescriptions (39 of 200) in 2024. At or below the middle of the specialty; the typical orthopedic surgery clinician is at 31%.
199 generic and fewer than 11 brand-name prescriptions · $4,984 in drug cost · 28 antibiotic prescriptions to 26 people.
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.
| Celecoxib | 45 | $3,035 | $42 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 37 | $214 | $5 |
| Ondansetron | 27 | $104 | $4 |
| Prednisone | 13 | $70 | $4 |
| Cephalexin | 24 | $61 | $2 |
Year by year
| 2024 | 200 | 92 | 20% (39) | None | $4,984 |
| 2023 | 256 | 95 | 13% (33) | 0% | $5,736 |
| 2022 | 215 | 88 | 14% (29) | 0% | $3,889 |
| 2021 | 223 | 100 | 17% (38) | None | $4,297 |
| 2020 | 116 | 70 | 35% (40) | 0% | $1,386 |
| 2019 | 153 | 92 | 42% (64) | 0% | $2,089 |
| 2018 | 133 | 64 | 35% (47) | None | $4,112 |
| 2017 | 158 | 86 | 37% (58) | None | $3,876 |
| 2016 | 188 | 94 | 44% (83) | 10% | $5,073 |
| 2015 | 174 | 78 | 31% (54) | 9% | $3,183 |
| 2014 | 269 | 107 | 36% (97) | 13% | $9,639 |
| 2013 | 258 | 95 | 35% (91) | 12% | $8,682 |
Part D prescriptions only. A drug prescribed to fewer than 11 people in a year is hidden.
See the drugs prescribed each year
2023: 6 drugs
| Celecoxib | 106 | $4,720 | $45 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | $240 | $8 |
| Meloxicam | 24 | $161 | $7 |
| Ondansetron | 18 | $150 | $8 |
| Prednisone | 23 | $145 | $6 |
| Cephalexin | 28 | $68 | $2 |
2022: 5 drugs
| Celecoxib | 120 | $3,149 | $26 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 27 | $160 | $6 |
| Prednisone | 18 | $86 | $5 |
| Cephalexin | 12 | $30 | $2 |
| Meloxicam | 17 | $25 | $1 |
2021: 4 drugs
| Celecoxib | 105 | $3,389 | $32 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | $203 | $6 |
| Cephalexin | 35 | $48 | $1 |
| Meloxicam | 13 | $38 | $3 |
2020: 3 drugs
| Celecoxib | 15 | $551 | $37 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | $299 | $10 |
| Cephalexin | 28 | $45 | $2 |
2019: 4 drugs
| Celecoxib | 20 | $852 | $43 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 46 | $485 | $11 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 12 | $90 | $8 |
| Cephalexin | 27 | $56 | $2 |
2018: 4 drugs
| Celecoxib | 31 | $2,462 | $79 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | $323 | $11 |
| Amoxicillin | 14 | $60 | $4 |
| Cephalexin | 15 | $24 | $2 |
2017: 6 drugs
| Celecoxib | 34 | $2,305 | $68 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | $473 | $15 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 11 | $81 | $7 |
| Meloxicam | 15 | $63 | $4 |
| Tramadol | 11 | $50 | $5 |
| Cephalexin | 20 | $25 | $1 |
2016: 5 drugs
| Celecoxib | 17 | $1,525 | $90 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 59 | $778 | $13 |
| Meloxicam | 13 | $110 | $8 |
| Cephalexin | 38 | $70 | $2 |
| Amoxicillin | 11 | $46 | $4 |
2015: 5 drugs
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 37 | $650 | $18 |
| Cephalexin | 42 | $91 | $2 |
| Ibuprofen | 13 | $61 | $5 |
| Meloxicam | 11 | $48 | $4 |
| Amoxicillin | 11 | $41 | $4 |
2014: 8 drugs
| Celebrex | 14 | $4,294 | $307 |
| Voltaren | 12 | $889 | $74 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 27 | $656 | $24 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | $638 | $18 |
| Meloxicam | 22 | $141 | $6 |
| Cephalexin | 38 | $135 | $4 |
| Zolpidem | 12 | $127 | $11 |
| Amoxicillin | 13 | $56 | $4 |
2013: 8 drugs
| Celebrex | 13 | $2,345 | $180 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | $306 | $9 |
| Meloxicam | 22 | $171 | $8 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 19 | $119 | $6 |
| Ibuprofen | 13 | $91 | $7 |
| Cephalexin | 33 | $88 | $3 |
| Amoxicillin | 20 | $70 | $3 |
| Tramadol | 12 | $61 | $5 |
Money from drug and device companies
$94 in 2025
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | None | $94 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | None | $14 |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | $148 | $148 |
| 2021 | 2 | 29 | $677 | $703 |
| 2020 | 3 | 23 | $267 | $306 |
| 2019 | 5 | 8 | $24 | $1,150 |
Paid work is consulting, speaking, honoraria and royalties, as opposed to meals and travel.
A payment is not proof that care is biased.
| Smith+Nephew | Bone Anchors With Arthroscopic Delivery System | $52 | 1 payment
|
| Stryker | Aequalis Perform Reversed | $42 | 2 payments
|
See all 3 published payments
| Stryker | Meals · 2025-12-16 | Aequalis Perform Reversed | $25 |
| Smith+Nephew | Meals · 2025-04-30 | Bone Anchors With Arthroscopic Delivery System | $52 |
| Stryker | Meals · 2025-03-26 | Blueprint Patient Specific Instrumentation | $17 |
See earlier years (2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)
2024: $14
| Bioventus | Gelsyn-3 | $14 | 1 payment
|
2022: $148
| Djo | Procare | $148 | 6 payments
|
2021: $703
| Djo | Procare Bracing & Supports | $677 | 27 payments
|
| Pacira Therapeutics | Zilretta | $26 | 2 payments
|
2020: $306
| Djo | None | $267 | 21 payments
|
| Bioventus | Exogen | $21 | 1 payment
|
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals | Euflexxa | $18 | 1 payment
|
2019: $1,150
| Evolution Surgical | None | $1,025 | 2 payments
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| Flexion Therapeutics | Zilretta | $49 | 2 payments
|
| DePuy Synthes Sales | Monovisc | $30 | 1 payment
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| Djo | None | $24 | 2 payments
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| FX Shoulder USA | None | $22 | 1 payment
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Checkups this office reported
1 measures · 2023
Medicare asked this office to report how often certain checkups happened in 2023. This is not a grade for the doctor. A specialist’s patients may not need every screening.
- Medicare’s overall office score
- 84.9 / 100
- Scores the office’s reporting and systems. It is not a grade for how the doctor treats you.
| Risk-standardized complication rate (RSCR) following elective primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and/or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)As Medicare defines this measure | 0% | None |
Professional record
- NPI
- 1497784888
- Licence
- CA G63226California G63226: Current · expires 2027-12-31
- Trained
- Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University, 1983
- Group
- California Sports and Orthopaedic · Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
- Video visits
- Lists video visits
- Gender
- Male
More record details
- Sole proprietor
- No
- Taxonomy
- Orthopedic surgery (207X00000X)
- Mailing address
- 2999 Regent St, Ste 225, Berkeley, CA, 94705
- NPI first listed
- 2006-06-30
- NPI last updated
- 2013-02-26
This is when the NPI record was last certified, not a medical board exam.