At a glance
- 5220 Clark Ave, Suite 315, Lakewood, CA 90712
About Dr. Tagaloa-Tulifau
Based in Lakewood, CA, Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau, D.P.M. is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. Mafutaga graduated from California School of Podiatric Medicine in 1992. According to Medicare claims data, Mafutaga cared for 500 Medicare patients across 898 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths, and removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails. NPI 1962435594 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
- (562) 925-3055
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5220 CLARK AVE SUITE 315
Lakewood, CA 90712
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry 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
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
898 services · 500 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
143 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
140 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
112 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Biopsy of fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11755 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
154 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93923 |
39 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number | Billing code | G0127 |
107 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
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 podiatry specialists at this location 5
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 podiatry specialists in Lakewood 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at California School of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at California School of Podiatric Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau's specialty?
Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau is a podiatry in Lakewood, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau?
Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau is listed at 5220 Clark Ave Suite 315, Lakewood, CA 90712. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau?
The number on file is (562) 925-3055. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau's NPI number?
Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau's National Provider Identifier is 1962435594. 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 Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau's education?
Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau attended California School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau been practicing?
Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau performs procedures including removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths, removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails and removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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