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Edit this profileWhere to find John M. Itamura, MD
- Pasadena location main office
301 N Lake Ave Ste 201, Pasadena, CA 91101 - Los Angeles location
6801 Park Ter Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045 - Los Angeles location
1720 Cesar Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033
About Dr. Itamura
Based in Pasadena, CA, John M. Itamura, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. John is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows John provided 3,572 services to 2,225 patients. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views. NPI 1164476719 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (626) 568-9030
- Email not available
Practice Locations
301 N LAKE AVE STE 201
Pasadena, CA 91101
6801 Park Ter Ste 400
Los Angeles, CA 90045
1720 Cesar Chavez Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
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
3,572 services · 2,225 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
305 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
93 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
74 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
44 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Revision of total shoulder repair, total shoulder | Procedure | 23474 |
39 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
456 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
193 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of elbow, 2 views | Imaging | 73070 |
47 | More than most 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.
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 orthopedic surgeons in Pasadena 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Itamura specialize in?
Dr. Itamura 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 Dr. Itamura located?
Dr. Itamura is listed at 301 N Lake Ave Ste 201, Pasadena, CA 91101. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Itamura's phone number?
The number on file is (626) 568-9030. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Itamura?
Dr. Itamura's National Provider Identifier is 1164476719. 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. Itamura go to medical school?
Dr. Itamura attended Other, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Itamura have?
Dr. Itamura has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Itamura do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Itamura performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Itamura. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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