Physician Profile
Michael L. Slutzker, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Slutzker
Michael L. Slutzker, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Torrance, CA specializing in orthopedic surgery. Michael trained at Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1975. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 628 Medicare patients across 5,759 services.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (310) 316-1774
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4201 TORRANCE BLVD 470
Torrance, CA 90503
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 Syndrome
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Broken Wrist
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Golfer's Elbow
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
- Wrist Tendonitis
Foot and ankle
Hip
Knee
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Joint replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- Revision Joint Replacement
- Shoulder Replacement
Knee
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,759 services · 628 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
408 |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7318 |
2,880 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg | Drug given | J3304 |
1,216 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
275 |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Drug given | J7321 |
143 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | Drug given | J1030 |
113 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
678 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
34 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
12 |
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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Torrance 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1975 at Emory University School of Medicine 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 does Dr. Slutzker specialize in?
Dr. Slutzker is an orthopedic surgeon in Torrance, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Slutzker located?
Dr. Slutzker is listed at 4201 TORRANCE BLVD 470, Torrance, CA 90503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Slutzker's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 316-1774. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Slutzker's NPI number?
Dr. Slutzker's National Provider Identifier is 1306996186. 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. Slutzker go to medical school?
Dr. Slutzker attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1975. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Slutzker been practicing?
Dr. Slutzker has 51 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1975, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Slutzker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Slutzker performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Slutzker confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Slutzker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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