Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Ashkenaze, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Laguna Beach, CA

  • NPI 1679544779
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
31862 Coast Hwy, Suite 400
Laguna Beach, CA 926516769
(949) 499-8226
fax (949) 499-2430

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 14, 2023
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G65521

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679544779. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,998
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$168,806
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 328 171 $98
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 268 100 $64
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 234 48 $0
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 232 232 $180
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 226 180 $139
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose 179 44 $124
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 113 47 $7
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 111 85 $54
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 107 89 $47
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 79 77 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 124. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc 1 $19.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
319
Patients
169
Total drug cost
$2,901
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 91 68 $863
Tramadol Hcl Generic 65 28 $294
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 43 32 $307
Gabapentin Generic 24 0 $135
Diclofenac Potassium Generic 21 12 $822
Methylprednisolone Generic 18 15 $177
Meloxicam Generic 17 0 $88
Amoxicillin Generic 16 14 $26
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 12 0 $53
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 0 $136

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Ashkenaze's medical specialty?
Dr. David Ashkenaze practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Laguna Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. David Ashkenaze practice?
Dr. David Ashkenaze practices at 31862 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 926516769. Office phone: 9494998226.
What is Dr. David Ashkenaze's NPI?
Dr. David Ashkenaze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679544779, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Ashkenaze accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Ashkenaze accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Ashkenaze commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.