Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KWAK
Steve K Kwak, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Van Nuys, CA. Steve is a 2004 graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Steve is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Steve provided 8,889 services to 1,403 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (818) 901-6600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6815 NOBLE AVE
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,889 services · 1,403 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
230 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
23 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
18 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
15 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
14 |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
12 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
167 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
167 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
62 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
24 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 6
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 — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Van Nuys 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 7
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 Dr. Kwak specialize in?
Dr. Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon in Van Nuys, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kwak located?
Dr. Kwak is listed at 6815 NOBLE AVE, Van Nuys, CA 91405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kwak's phone number?
The number on file is (818) 901-6600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kwak?
Dr. Kwak's National Provider Identifier is 1013131705. 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. Kwak go to medical school?
Dr. Kwak attended Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kwak have?
Dr. Kwak has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kwak do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kwak performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope; 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
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