Physician Profile
Robert D. Tonks, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tonks
Robert D. Tonks, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in La Jolla, CA. Robert is a 1984 graduate of University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Robert is also listed as specializing in specialist, orthopaedic surgery, and orthopaedic trauma. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 909 services to 724 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (858) 576-9901
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9834 GENESEE AVE STE 225
La Jolla, CA 92037
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
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
909 services · 724 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue | Procedure | 11981 |
136 |
| Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement | Procedure | 27236 |
27 |
| Placement of single direction external bone stabilizing device to arm or leg | Procedure | 20690 |
20 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone | Procedure | 20680 |
20 |
| Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with plate/screw implant | Procedure | 27244 |
19 |
| Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant | Procedure | 27245 |
18 |
| Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device | Procedure | 25609 |
18 |
| Removal of external bone stabilizing device under anesthesia | Procedure | 20694 |
18 |
| Extensive or complicated repair of surface wound reopening | Procedure | 13160 |
17 |
| Preparation of skin graft site of trunk, arms, or legs, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less | Procedure | 15002 |
15 |
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.
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 orthopedic surgeons in La Jolla 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1984 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Robert D. Tonks specialize in?
Robert D. Tonks is an orthopedic surgeon in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Robert D. Tonks located?
Robert D. Tonks is listed at 9834 Genesee Ave Ste 225, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Robert D. Tonks's phone number?
The number on file is (858) 576-9901. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Robert D. Tonks?
Robert D. Tonks's National Provider Identifier is 1659395671. 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 Robert D. Tonks train?
Robert D. Tonks attended University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Robert D. Tonks have?
Robert D. Tonks has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Robert D. Tonks do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert D. Tonks performs procedures including insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue, treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement and placement of single direction external bone stabilizing device to arm or leg; reads or performs imaging such as imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Robert D. Tonks's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert D. Tonks. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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