Physician Profile
Richard M. Thunder, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thunder
Based in La Jolla, CA, Richard M. Thunder, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Richard graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1999. Richard is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic trauma. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,635 Medicare patients across 8,577 services. The services billed most often include injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (858) 535-1075
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9850 GENESEE AVENUE SUITE 210
La Jolla, CA 92037
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,577 services · 1,635 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
184 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
144 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
62 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views | Imaging | 73521 |
54 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
44 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 1
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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 surgery of the spines in La Jolla 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Stanford 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 is Richard M. Thunder's specialty?
Richard M. Thunder is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard M. Thunder?
Richard M. Thunder is listed at 9850 Genesee Avenue Suite 210, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard M. Thunder?
The number on file is (858) 535-1075. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Richard M. Thunder's NPI number?
Richard M. Thunder's National Provider Identifier is 1780602276. 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 Richard M. Thunder's education?
Richard M. Thunder attended Stanford University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard M. Thunder been practicing?
Richard M. Thunder has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Richard M. Thunder known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard M. Thunder performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles and aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of both hips, 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
Has Richard M. Thunder confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard M. Thunder. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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