Physician Profile
Sohail Shayfer, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shayfer
Sohail Shayfer, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Encino, CA. Sohail is a 1993 graduate of University of California, Geffen School of Medicine. Sohail is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery, physical therapist — orthopedic, and orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Sohail provided 14,258 services to 5,975 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134215395.
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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
- (818) 981-3688
- Email not available
Practice Locations
16055 VENTURA BLVD STE 444
Encino, CA 91436
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
Foot and ankle
Hip
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
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
14,258 services · 5,975 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
757 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
712 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
112 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
108 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
72 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
53 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
53 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of tendon, finger, and/or palm of hand | Procedure | 26145 |
48 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
35 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
34 | More often than most 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.
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 Encino 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Shayfer specialize in?
Dr. Shayfer is an orthopedic surgeon in Encino, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Shayfer located?
Dr. Shayfer is listed at 16055 Ventura Blvd Ste 444, Encino, CA 91436. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shayfer's phone number?
The number on file is (818) 981-3688. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shayfer?
Dr. Shayfer's National Provider Identifier is 1134215395. 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. Shayfer go to medical school?
Dr. Shayfer attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shayfer have?
Dr. Shayfer has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Shayfer do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shayfer performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, injection into tendon or ligament and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 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 Dr. Shayfer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shayfer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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