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- 2545 W Hammer Ln, Stockton, CA 95209
About Dr. Bethune
Based in Stockton, CA, David S. Bethune, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows David provided 2,044 services to 684 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1437156221 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (209) 957-7050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2545 W HAMMER LN
Stockton, CA 95209
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,044 services · 684 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
62 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
56 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
45 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
37 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29828 |
25 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,340 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | Drug given | J1030 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
197 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
141 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| 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 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 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.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is David S. Bethune?
David S. Bethune is an orthopedic surgeon in Stockton, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is David S. Bethune's address?
David S. 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 David S. Bethune?
The number on file is (209) 957-7050. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for David S. Bethune?
David S. 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 David S. Bethune train?
David S. Bethune attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does David S. Bethune have?
David S. 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 David S. Bethune perform?
According to Medicare billing data, David S. 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.
Medicare claims
Is David S. Bethune's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David S. Bethune. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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