Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brad Zwahlen, M.D.

Specialist (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Berkeley, CA

  • NPI 1508878406
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2999 Regent St, #225
Berkeley, CA 947052190
(510) 704-7760
fax (510) 704-7765

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 8, 2014
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A78633
Medicaid
CA #00A786330

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508878406. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,484
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$128,156
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 460 59 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 311 224 $151
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 188 137 $107
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 136 68 $136
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 125 125 $194
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 68 68 $132
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 57 42 $45
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 51 41 $45
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing 32 31 $53
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 22 21 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Berkeley Specialist, average services per provider: 475. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
137
Patients
61
Total drug cost
$1,837
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 60 46 $435
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 26 15 $222
Celecoxib Generic 22 0 $700
Amoxicillin Generic 17 0 $19
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 12 0 $460

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brad Zwahlen's medical specialty?
Dr. Brad Zwahlen practices Specialist in Berkeley, CA.
Where does Dr. Brad Zwahlen practice?
Dr. Brad Zwahlen practices at 2999 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 947052190. Office phone: 5107047760.
What is Dr. Brad Zwahlen's NPI?
Dr. Brad Zwahlen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508878406, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brad Zwahlen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brad Zwahlen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brad Zwahlen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.