Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kenneth Park, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Torrance, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5215 TORRANCE BLVD STE 210, Torrance, CA 90503
3103166190
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1881895316 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Park

Dr. Kenneth Park is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Torrance, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Park performed 5,848 Medicare services across 2,279 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Park received a total of $7,504 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 78 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Park is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 8% volume in CA $7,504 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,848
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for orthopedic surgery
2,279
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~325 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
1,409 $104 $259
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min
A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately.
1,216 $20 $55
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min 602 $17 $55
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
546 $5 $17
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
507 $30 $104
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
271 $32 $107
Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection
This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement.
188 $66 $222
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
172 $85 $255
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
164 $78 $285
MRI of leg joint, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye.
110 $157 $1,000
MRI of leg, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye to visualize internal structures.
91 $176 $1,000
Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection
Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement.
89 $69 $236
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
85 $50 $425
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min
A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments.
67 $25 $55
Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection
This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint.
52 $83 $291
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth
This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion.
48 $61 $113
Tendon injection at attachment site
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle.
43 $47 $164
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
39 $47 $103
X-ray of ankle, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
28 $30 $91
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 28 $81 $115
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
24 $130 $330
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
20 $1 $14
Knee X-ray, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
15 $37 $121
Correction of toe joint deformity
A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance.
12 $269 $1,195
MRI of lower spine, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine.
11 $152 $1,000
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes 11 $80 $115
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,504
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,072/year across 7 years
Top 35% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
78
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,367 (58.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,136 (41.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,969
2023
$254
2022
$832
2021
$525
2020
$160
2019
$602
2018
$161

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,136
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$1,758
Stryker Corporation
$50
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 99.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,136
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$1,758
Stryker Corporation
$1,638
NeoTract Inc.
$456
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$109
Lilly USA, LLC
$92
Bioventus LLC
$61
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$53
Egalet US Inc
$44
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$31
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$29
Linvatec Corporation
$25
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$15
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 87.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLOGRAFT · ASNIS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · BOTOX · ClosureFast · DUEXIS · Durolane · EVOS SMALL · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FIXOS · GAMMA · GELSYN 3 · GIZA · HOFFMANN · Hymovis · JARDIANCE · LINVATEC ARTHROSCOPY · NA · ORTHOLOC 3DI · PRIME SERIES · PROFYLE · PROSTEP · SPRIX · SYSTEM 9 CD NXT · T2 · UroLift · VARIAX · ViviGen · Zilretta
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (58%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
490
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MED CTR TORRANCE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Park is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Park experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Park performed 1,409 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Park receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Park received a total of $7,504 from 16 companies across 78 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Park's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Torrance?
Dr. Park's average Medicare payment per service is $54. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Park) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →