Physician Profile
Laura W. Kolshak, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kolshak
Laura W. Kolshak, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Palm Springs, FL. Laura is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Laura cared for 566 Medicare patients across 859 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023215050.
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
- (561) 508-7066
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2237 S CONGRESS AVE
Palm Springs, FL 33406
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
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
859 services · 566 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
52 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
84 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
77 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | Imaging | 76882 |
44 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
40 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance during surgery | Imaging | 76998 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
89 | Less often 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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kolshak specialize in?
Dr. Kolshak is an orthopedic surgeon in Palm Springs, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kolshak located?
Dr. Kolshak is listed at 2237 S Congress Ave, Palm Springs, FL 33406. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kolshak's phone number?
The number on file is (561) 508-7066. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kolshak's NPI number?
Dr. Kolshak's National Provider Identifier is 1023215050. 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. Kolshak go to medical school?
Dr. Kolshak attended Other, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kolshak been practicing?
Dr. Kolshak has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kolshak do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kolshak performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, release and/or relocation of hand nerve and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using functional activities, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kolshak confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kolshak. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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