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- 23331 El Toro Rd, Suite 102, Lake Forest, CA 92630
About Dr. Chavez
Brian E. Chavez, M.D. practices endocrinology in Lake Forest, CA. Brian is a 2000 graduate of Medical College of Wisconsin. Brian is also listed as specializing in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism. Medicare claims data shows Brian provided 19,502 services to 7,592 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total). The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215974969.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (949) 916-9100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
23331 EL TORO RD SUITE 102
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- PCOS
- Thyroid problems
Adrenal
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Adrenal disorders
- Adrenal Fatigue
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Adrenal mass
- Cushing's Syndrome
Blood sugar disorders
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Gestational diabetes
- Low Blood Sugar
- Prediabetes
Bone and calcium disorders
- High calcium
- Low Calcium
- Vitamin D deficiency
Bones
- Soft Bones
Diabetes
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Endocrine tumors
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
Hormone disorders
- Early or delayed puberty
- Excess facial or body hair
- Gynecomastia
- Perimenopause
- Testosterone deficiency
Hormones
Metabolic disorders
- High cholesterol
- Metabolic syndrome
Metabolism
- Fatty liver disease
- Insulin Resistance
- Unexplained Weight Gain
Parathyroid
- Hyperparathyroidism
Pituitary
- Acromegaly
- Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
Pituitary disorders
- Extreme Thirst and Urination
- High Prolactin
- Pituitary Tumor
- Short stature and growth concerns
Thyroid
- Thyroiditis
Thyroid disorders
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid cancer
- Thyroid eye disease
- Thyroid nodules
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Insulin pump management
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Weight loss management
Adrenal
- 24-Hour Urine Cortisol Test
- Aldosterone and Renin Blood Test
- Urine Metanephrines Test
Adrenal evaluations
- Adrenal Gland Suppression Test
- Cortisol Testing
Blood sugar management
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Placement
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Glucose screening test
Bone evaluations
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Parathyroid Hormone Test
Bone treatments
- Bisphosphonate Infusion for Bones
- Bone Building Injections
Diabetes
- Automated Insulin System Setup
- Blood Ketone Monitoring
- C-Peptide Test
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Data Review
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Starting Insulin Therapy
Diabetes education
- Diabetes Self-Management Education
Diabetes preventive care
- Diabetic Foot Care
Genetic evaluations
- Genetic Testing for Endocrine Tumors
Hormone treatments
- Estrogen and Progesterone Therapy
- Growth Hormone Injections
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Hormones
- Gender-affirming care consultation
Metabolic evaluations
- Cholesterol and Lipid Blood Panel
Metabolism
- Fasting Insulin Test
Parathyroid
- Parathyroid Scan
Pituitary
- Growth Hormone Stimulation Test
Pituitary evaluations
- Prolactin Blood Test
- Water Deprivation Test
Thyroid
- Thyroid Cyst Alcohol Ablation
- Thyroid Uptake and Scan
Thyroid procedures
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Thyroid Antibody Testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Thyroid Medication Adjustment
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation
Weight & Metabolism
- Weight loss medication consult
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
19,502 services · 7,592 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
890 | More than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
1,055 | More than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) | Lab test | 80048 |
889 | More than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Liver function blood test panel | Lab test | 80076 |
878 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
876 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
871 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free | Lab test | 84439 |
870 | More than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, total | Lab test | 84480 |
869 | More than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Vitamin d-3 level | Lab test | 82306 |
867 | More than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level | Lab test | 83970 |
856 | More than most peers in Endocrinology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other endocrinology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2000 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Brian E. Chavez?
Brian E. Chavez is an endocrinology in Lake Forest, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Brian E. Chavez's address?
Brian E. Chavez is listed at 23331 El Toro Rd Suite 102, Lake Forest, CA 92630. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Brian E. Chavez?
The number on file is (949) 916-9100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Brian E. Chavez?
Brian E. Chavez's National Provider Identifier is 1215974969. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Brian E. Chavez train?
Brian E. Chavez attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Brian E. Chavez have?
Brian E. Chavez has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Brian E. Chavez perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Brian E. Chavez performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Brian E. Chavez's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Brian E. Chavez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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