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- 2405 Shadelands Dr Ste 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
About Dr. Tischenko
George Tischenko, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Walnut Creek, CA. George is a 1983 graduate of University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, George cared for 2,248 Medicare patients across 37,396 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639128572.
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
- (925) 939-8585
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2405 SHADELANDS DR STE 300
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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
Pain
Pediatric and tumor
Spine
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Procedures & services
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Closed fracture treatment
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Cast placement and management
Foot and ankle
- Total ankle replacement
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand and upper extremity
- Wrist fracture fixation
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Joint replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
Spine
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Trauma and fixation
- External fracture fixation
- Intramedullary nailing
- Repair of fracture nonunion
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Tumor and pediatric
Most searched procedures
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Hand & Wrist
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
37,396 services · 2,248 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
476 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
139 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
184 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
66 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
64 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
54 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
52 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
41 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
32 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
30 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic 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 orthopaedic surgeons at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Walnut Creek 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at University of Cincinnati College 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 kind of doctor is George Tischenko?
George Tischenko is an orthopaedic surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is George Tischenko's address?
George Tischenko is listed at 2405 Shadelands Dr Ste 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with George Tischenko?
The number on file is (925) 939-8585. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is George Tischenko's NPI number?
George Tischenko's National Provider Identifier is 1639128572. 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 Tischenko train?
George Tischenko attended University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has George Tischenko been practicing?
George Tischenko has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does George Tischenko perform?
According to Medicare billing data, George Tischenko performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has George Tischenko confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by George Tischenko. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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