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- 14600 Sherman Way, Suite 300, Van Nuys, CA 91405
About Dr. Petersen
Based in Van Nuys, CA, David J. Petersen, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general practice. David graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1986. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 94 Medicare patients across 96 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1508932906 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
- (818) 781-7097
- Email not available
Practice Locations
14600 SHERMAN WAY SUITE 300
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Practice 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Bone health
Brain & Nerves
- Migraines
- Vertigo
Digestive Health
- Acid reflux
- Constipation
- Viral gastroenteritis
Digestive health
- Food Poisoning
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
Endocrine
- Hyperthyroidism
Eye Care
Foot & Ankle
General Health
Heart & Circulation
Infections
- COVID-19
- Mononucleosis
Joint & Muscle
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
- Erectile dysfunction
- Testosterone deficiency
Mental Health
Pain
Pain & Joints
Skin
Skin & Hair
Sleep
Urinary & Kidney
Weight & Metabolism
Women's Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Skin biopsy
Diagnostic testing
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Heart monitor
- Spirometry
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
Exams & Clearances
- DOT Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Sports physical
Heart & Circulation
Hormone therapy
- Hormone replacement therapy
Infections & Screening
- Cholesterol Check
- COVID-19 testing
- STI Testing
- Urine Drug Screen
Injections
- Antibiotic Injection
Lab tests
- Rapid flu test
- Rapid Mono Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Urinalysis
- Vaccine Titer Test
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
- Prostate exam
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Mole removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Wart Removal
Pain & Injections
Pain & Joints
- Splinting of minor injuries
Pain management
- Trigger Point Injections
Physical exams
- Daycare Physical
Prescriptions & Medications
- Prescription Refill
Preventive care
- Colon cancer screening consult
Preventive Care
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Vaccines
- HPV vaccine
- Routine Vaccines
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
- Tetanus shot
- Travel vaccines
Weight & Metabolism
- Weight loss medication consult
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Depo Shot
- IUD Removal
- Pap smear
- Pelvic exam
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
Wound Care
- Burn and Wound Care
- Minor laceration repair
- Suture removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
96 services · 94 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
42 | As often as other peers in General Practice |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
14 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
12 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | Lab test | 87811 |
11 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Other general practitioners in Van Nuys 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Petersen specialize in?
Dr. Petersen is a general practitioner in Van Nuys, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Practice”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Petersen located?
Dr. Petersen is listed at 14600 Sherman Way Suite 300, Van Nuys, CA 91405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Petersen's phone number?
The number on file is (818) 781-7097. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Petersen's NPI number?
Dr. Petersen's National Provider Identifier is 1508932906. 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. Petersen go to medical school?
Dr. Petersen attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Petersen been practicing?
Dr. Petersen has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Petersen do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Petersen the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Petersen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Petersen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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