Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Laird, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Pismo Beach, CA

  • NPI 1609953892
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
921 Oak Park Blvd
Pismo Beach, CA 934493264
(805) 476-4949
fax (808) 473-3165

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 28, 2023
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G78037
Medicaid
CA #OOG780370

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609953892. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,468
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$369,151
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 540 141 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 538 418 $94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 302 212 $132
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 223 155 $44
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 215 138 $72
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 120 99 $51
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 112 105 $51
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 86 68 $38
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 84 79 $1,292
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 63 63 $116

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Pismo Beach Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 228. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$461
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $461.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$461

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
132
Patients
108
Total drug cost
$756
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 73 61 $373
Cephalexin Generic 35 28 $86
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 24 19 $297

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Michael Laird's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Laird practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Pismo Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. Michael Laird practice?
Dr. Michael Laird practices at 921 Oak Park Blvd, Pismo Beach, CA 934493264. Office phone: 8054764949.
What is Dr. Michael Laird's NPI?
Dr. Michael Laird's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609953892, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Laird accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Laird accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Laird commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.