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- 25931 Prairestone Dr, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
About Dr. Gordon
Based in Laguna Hills, CA, Michael L. Gordon, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Michael graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1981. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 3,617 services to 2,233 patients. 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 injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg. NPI 1184669905 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
- (949) 466-3676
- Email not available
Practice Locations
25931 PRAIRESTONE DR
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
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
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
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
3,617 services · 2,233 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
44 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Treatment of broken spine bone with stabilizing device, each additional segment | Procedure | 22515 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Treatment of broken lower spine bone with placement of stabilizing device | Procedure | 22514 |
23 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft | Procedure | 20937 |
20 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Treatment of broken middle spine bone with placement of stabilizing device using imaging guidance | Procedure | 22513 |
19 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
18 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
16 | As often as other 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.
Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
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 does Michael L. Gordon specialize in?
Michael L. Gordon is an orthopedic surgeon in Laguna Hills, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Michael L. Gordon located?
Michael L. Gordon is listed at 25931 Prairestone Dr, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Michael L. Gordon's phone number?
The number on file is (949) 466-3676. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael L. Gordon?
Michael L. Gordon's National Provider Identifier is 1184669905. 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 Michael L. Gordon train?
Michael L. Gordon attended Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael L. Gordon have?
Michael L. Gordon has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Michael L. Gordon do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael L. Gordon performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles and insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, 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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