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- 15611 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064
About Dr. Balikian
Philip J. Balikian, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Poway, CA specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Philip trained at University of Massachusetts Medical School, graduating in 1994. Medicare claims data shows Philip provided 18,118 services to 1,082 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1407803687.
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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
- (858) 613-8900
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
15611 POMERADO RD
Poway, CA 92064
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
Pain
Pediatric and tumor
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Spine
- Cervical spondylosis
- Lumbar spondylosis
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Closed fracture treatment
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Cast placement and management
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Total ankle replacement
- Bunion surgery
Hand and upper extremity
- Wrist fracture fixation
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Joint replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
- Cast Removal
Spine
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Trauma and fixation
- External fracture fixation
- Intramedullary nailing
- Repair of fracture nonunion
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Tumor and pediatric
- Bone or soft-tissue tumor resection
- Limb-sparing cancer surgery
- Pediatric corrective osteotomy
Most searched procedures
Arthroscopy
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
18,118 services · 1,082 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
283 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | Procedure | 64640 |
139 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
21 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
18 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle | Procedure | 20551 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
125 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
44 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
32 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
22 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic 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.
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.
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Poway 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Massachusetts Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Massachusetts Medical School 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 kind of doctor is Philip J. Balikian?
Philip J. Balikian is an orthopaedic surgeon in Poway, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Philip J. Balikian's address?
Philip J. Balikian is listed at 15611 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Philip J. Balikian?
The number on file is (858) 613-8900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Philip J. Balikian?
Philip J. Balikian's National Provider Identifier is 1407803687. 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 Philip J. Balikian train?
Philip J. Balikian attended University of Massachusetts Medical School, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Philip J. Balikian have?
Philip J. Balikian has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Philip J. Balikian perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Philip J. Balikian performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, destruction of peripheral nerve or branch and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Philip J. Balikian's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Philip J. Balikian. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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