Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KAPLAN
Based in Phoenix, AZ, Lige M Kaplan, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Lige graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2002. Lige is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kaplan?
Dr. Kaplan is an orthopedic surgeon in Phoenix, AZ. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kaplan's address?
Dr. Kaplan is listed at 6950 E CHAUNCEY LN, Phoenix, AZ 85054. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kaplan?
The number on file is (602) 726-8805. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Kaplan?
Dr. Kaplan's National Provider Identifier is 1780894949. 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. Kaplan train?
Dr. Kaplan attended University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kaplan have?
Dr. Kaplan has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kaplan perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kaplan performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 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.
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Is Dr. Kaplan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kaplan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (602) 726-8805
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6950 E CHAUNCEY LN
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,221 services · 1,032 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
83 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
45 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
23 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
270 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
182 |
| Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance | 0055T |
89 | |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
70 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
187 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
114 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
87 |
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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Phoenix 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.