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- 26401 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 101, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
About Dr. Gardner
Based in Mission Viejo, CA, Stephen T. Gardner, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under sports medicine. Stephen is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 2,317 Medicare patients across 9,359 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1871753392 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (949) 348-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
26401 CROWN VALLEY PKWY STE 101
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Sports Medicine 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
Bone
- Bone Bruise
- Stress fracture
Bone injuries
Chest and torso
- Bruised Ribs
Elbow & Arm
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and wrist
Hip & Thigh
- Groin Strain
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Muscle strain
- Snapping Hip Syndrome
- Sports Hernia
Joint injuries
- Dislocated Kneecap
Joint pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Water On The Knee
Knee
Lower Leg
- Pulled Calf Muscle
- Shin Splints
Muscle and tendon injuries
- Charley Horse In Thigh
- Hip Pain and Tightness
Nerve pain
Pediatric & Teen Sports
- Little League Elbow
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Sever's Disease
Shoulder
- Bicep tendonitis
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Shoulder instability and dislocation
Shoulder injuries
- Clavicle pain
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
Spine & Back
Sports health
- Athlete Low Energy and Overtraining
Sprains and tears
- High Ankle Sprain
- PCL tear
- Torn LCL
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Concussion protocol
- Joint injections
- PRP therapy
- Ultrasound-guided injections
Bracing and support
- Patellar Taping
Consultations
- Sports Injury Second Opinion
Diagnostics
- Compartment Pressure Testing
- Joint Ultrasound
Exams & Clearance
- Return-To-Play Clearance
- Sports physical
Injections
Injections & Pain Relief
- Bursa Aspiration And Injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Fluid Drainage
- Knee Joint Injection
- Nerve Hydrodissection
- Trigger Point Injections
Injury management
- Splinting and temporary casting
Pain management
- Knee Nerve Ablation
Performance & Assessment
- Injury Prevention Screening
- Lactate Threshold Testing
- Running Gait Analysis
- VO2 Max Testing
Performance and testing
- DEXA Body Composition Scan
- Professional Bike Fitting
- Resting Metabolic Rate Test
- Running Form Coaching
Recovery therapy
- Hyperbaric Oxygen For Sports Injury
- Whole Body Cryotherapy
Regenerative & Advanced Therapy
- Prolotherapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Stem Cell Therapy For Joints
- Tenex Procedure
Regenerative medicine
- Stem Cell Injections For Joint Pain
Rehab & Recovery
- Active release technique
- Blood flow restriction therapy
- Cupping Therapy
- Dry needling
- Exercise Prescription
- Muscle Scraping
- Sports Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation
- Aquatic Therapy
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization
Support & Bracing
- Custom Knee Bracing
- Custom orthotics
- Custom Walking Boot Fitting
- Foot Casting
- Kinesio Taping
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,359 services · 2,317 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
348 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
68 | As often as other peers in Sports Medicine |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
31 | As often as other peers in Sports Medicine |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
241 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
219 | More than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder blade | Imaging | 73010 |
219 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
146 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
102 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of hip, 1 view | Imaging | 73501 |
50 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
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 sports medicine doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
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 — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
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 Stephen T. Gardner specialize in?
Stephen T. Gardner is a sports medicine doctor in Mission Viejo, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Sports Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Stephen T. Gardner located?
Stephen T. Gardner is listed at 26401 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 101, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Stephen T. Gardner's phone number?
The number on file is (949) 348-4000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Stephen T. Gardner's NPI number?
Stephen T. Gardner's National Provider Identifier is 1871753392. 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 Stephen T. Gardner train?
Stephen T. Gardner attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Stephen T. Gardner been practicing?
Stephen T. Gardner has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Stephen T. Gardner do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Stephen T. Gardner performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; 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
Has Stephen T. Gardner confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Stephen T. Gardner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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