Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Edward Bestard, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · San Clemente, CA

  • NPI 1396857769
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
653 Camino de Los Mares, Suite 102
San Clemente, CA 926732808
(949) 661-8800
fax (949) 661-9033

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 12, 2014
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G50298
Medicaid
CA #00G5029800

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396857769. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
367
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$29,408
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 111 62 $98
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose 77 18 $74
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 75 29 $81
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 56 21 $12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 31 31 $122
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 17 17 $137

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 153. This provider delivers 2.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
35
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$347
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 18 0 $150
Tramadol Hcl Generic 17 0 $196

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Edward Bestard's medical specialty?
Dr. Edward Bestard practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in San Clemente, CA.
Where does Dr. Edward Bestard practice?
Dr. Edward Bestard practices at 653 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 926732808. Office phone: 9496618800.
What is Dr. Edward Bestard's NPI?
Dr. Edward Bestard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396857769, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edward Bestard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edward Bestard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edward Bestard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose (HCPCS J7321); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.