Provider Profile
Tanya M. Cariveau, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Tanya Cariveau
Tanya M. Cariveau, PA-C is a physician assistant practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Tanya is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and physician assistant — surgical. Medicare claims data shows Tanya provided 463 services to 330 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 replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis. This provider record is associated with NPI 1457494197.
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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
- (310) 829-2663
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2020 SANTA MONICA BLVD DEPT STE 400
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
463 services · 330 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
72 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
52 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
42 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
120 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
73 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
22 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | Office visit | 99443 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
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 physician assistants at this location 3
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Santa Monica 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Tanya M. Cariveau's specialty?
Tanya M. Cariveau is a physician assistant in Santa Monica, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Tanya M. Cariveau?
Tanya M. Cariveau is listed at 2020 Santa Monica Blvd Dept Ste 400, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Tanya M. Cariveau?
The number on file is (310) 829-2663. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Tanya M. Cariveau?
Tanya M. Cariveau's National Provider Identifier is 1457494197. 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 Tanya M. Cariveau's education?
Tanya M. Cariveau attended Other, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Tanya M. Cariveau have?
Tanya M. Cariveau has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Tanya M. Cariveau known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Tanya M. Cariveau performs procedures including replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Tanya M. Cariveau's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tanya M. Cariveau. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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