Physician Profile
George Tang, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tang
George Tang, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Pasadena, CA specializing in orthopedic surgery. George trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. Medicare claims data shows George provided 7,311 services to 1,515 patients. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (626) 795-0282
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10 CONGRESS ST SUITE 103
Pasadena, CA 91105
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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,311 services · 1,515 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
215 | Too few peers to compare |
| Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement | Procedure | 27236 |
29 | Too few peers to compare |
| Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant | Procedure | 27245 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
22 | Less often than most peers in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
255 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
207 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
144 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
86 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73080 |
50 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | Imaging | 73552 |
48 | Too few peers to compare |
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 1
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 — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 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 large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does George Tang specialize in?
George Tang is an orthopedic surgeon in Pasadena, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is George Tang located?
George Tang is listed at 10 Congress St Suite 103, Pasadena, CA 91105. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is George Tang's phone number?
The number on file is (626) 795-0282. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for George Tang?
George Tang's National Provider Identifier is 1366544629. 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 George Tang train?
George Tang attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does George Tang have?
George Tang has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does George Tang do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, George Tang performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement and treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as follow-up training in the use of orthopedic device or artificial arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is George Tang's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by George Tang. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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