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Unclaimed ProfileAbout THORDARSON
David B. Thordarson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Los Angeles, CA specializing in orthopedic surgery. David trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 1,353 Medicare patients across 2,004 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (323) 442-5860
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1520 SAN PABLO ST #2000
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,004 services · 1,353 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
151 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
125 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
55 |
| Correction of toe joint deformity | Procedure | 28285 |
54 |
| Incision or partial removal of toe bone to straighten toe | Procedure | 28312 |
40 |
| Repair of toe tendon | Procedure | 28010 |
31 |
| Reconstruction of ankle joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27702 |
29 |
| Incision or partial removal of foot bone (other than big toe) to straighten toe | Procedure | 28308 |
25 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone | Procedure | 20680 |
20 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve | Procedure | 64455 |
19 |
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 2
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Thordarson?
Dr. Thordarson is an orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thordarson's address?
Dr. Thordarson is listed at 1520 SAN PABLO ST #2000, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thordarson?
The number on file is (323) 442-5860. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Thordarson's NPI number?
Dr. Thordarson's National Provider Identifier is 1457363798. 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. Thordarson train?
Dr. Thordarson attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Thordarson been practicing?
Dr. Thordarson has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Thordarson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thordarson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and injection into tendon or ligament, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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