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- 2405 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
About Joseph Torres
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant — surgical, Joseph Torres, P.A. practices in Walnut Creek, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 1,996 Medicare patients across 4,278 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. NPI 1710915228 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
- (925) 939-8585
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2405 SHADELANDS DR
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Surgical 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
Bariatrics
Abdominal & digestive
- Acid reflux
- Anal fissure
- Appendicitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Diverticulitis
- Gallstones
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
Bones & joints
- Bone fractures
- Bunions
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder impingement
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
- Trigger finger
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
ENT Surgery
General Surgery
Glands & hormones
Nerves & spine
Skin
Skin & soft tissue
- Benign breast disease
- Epidermoid cyst
- Ingrown toenail
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin abscess or boil
- Skin cancer
Spine & Orthopedics
- Baker's Cyst
- Cervical spondylosis
- Heel pain
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
Urinary
Urology Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Veins & circulation
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
Procedures & services
Bariatrics
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
General surgery
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
- Cast placement and management
Post-Op Care
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
- Splinting of minor injuries
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
- Surgical drain removal
- Wound cleaning and dead tissue removal
- Negative pressure wound therapy
- Surgical Wound Care
- Suture removal
General Surgery
Injections & pain
Skin & minor surgery
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Jaw Cyst Removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Pilonidal cyst removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
- Skin biopsy
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Toenail Removal
Skin Procedures
Surgical care
Veins & circulation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,278 services · 1,996 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
245 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
27 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
224 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
100 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
84 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
76 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
41 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
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 physician assistants at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Walnut Creek 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 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 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joseph Torres's specialty?
Joseph Torres is a physician assistant in Walnut Creek, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Surgical”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joseph Torres?
Joseph Torres is listed at 2405 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joseph Torres?
The number on file is (925) 939-8585. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Joseph Torres's NPI number?
Joseph Torres's National Provider Identifier is 1710915228. 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
What is Joseph Torres's education?
Joseph Torres attended Other, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph Torres been practicing?
Joseph Torres has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joseph Torres known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph Torres performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 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 Joseph Torres confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph Torres. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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