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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BETHUNE
Based in Stockton, CA, David Scott Bethune, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. David is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic sports medicine.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bethune?
Dr. Bethune is an orthopedic surgeon in Stockton, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bethune's address?
Dr. Bethune is listed at 2545 W HAMMER LN, Stockton, CA 95209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bethune?
The number on file is (209) 957-7050. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Bethune?
Dr. Bethune's National Provider Identifier is 1437156221. 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 Dr. Bethune train?
Dr. Bethune attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bethune have?
Dr. Bethune has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bethune perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bethune performs procedures including prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (209) 957-7050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2545 W HAMMER LN
Stockton, CA 95209
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,044 services · 684 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
62 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
56 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
45 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
37 |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29828 |
25 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,340 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | Drug given | J1030 |
11 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
197 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
141 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
48 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Stockton 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.