Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Don Sanders, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Torrance, CA

  • NPI 1134235179
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
23560 Crenshaw Blvd, Suite 102
Torrance, CA 905055233
(310) 784-2355
fax (310) 517-1817

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 13, 2017
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G51338

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134235179. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,379
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$346,929
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 553 348 $98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 298 220 $139
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 282 160 $54
73501 X-ray of hip, 1 view 279 185 $38
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 217 91 $40
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 159 95 $108
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views 143 118 $48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 110 110 $180
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 90 67 $8
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose 79 57 $706

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in Torrance Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 139. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,429
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medacta USA, INC. 1 $4,200.00
Stryker Corporation 2 $228.59

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$4,200
Food and Beverage
$229

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
528
Patients
261
Total drug cost
$3,637
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 175 79 $1,641
Meloxicam Generic 118 67 $406
Tramadol Hcl Generic 94 42 $261
Penicillin V Potassium Generic 50 35 $61
Gabapentin Generic 23 16 $215
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 21 0 $242
Cephalexin Generic 19 11 $69
Celecoxib Generic 16 11 $522
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 12 0 $219

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Don Sanders's medical specialty?
Dr. Don Sanders practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Torrance, CA.
Where does Dr. Don Sanders practice?
Dr. Don Sanders practices at 23560 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 905055233. Office phone: 3107842355.
What is Dr. Don Sanders's NPI?
Dr. Don Sanders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134235179, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Don Sanders accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Don Sanders accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Don Sanders commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.