Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Slutzker, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1306996186
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 51 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4201 Torrance Blvd, 470
Torrance, CA 905034504
(310) 316-1774
fax (310) 792-1207

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1975 — 51 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G32744
Medicaid
CA #8370632

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306996186. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,065
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$151,754
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 2,460 25 $7
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg 928 15 $17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 649 194 $99
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 410 154 $83
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 403 147 $8
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose 147 29 $74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 33 33 $124
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 22 20 $140
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 13 11 $51

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 139. This provider delivers 36× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$32
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $17.76
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 1 $13.94

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$32

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
581
Patients
236
Total drug cost
$43,555
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 137 50 $1,324
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 113 38 $35,755
Methylprednisolone Generic 97 72 $891
Naproxen Generic 66 26 $560
Ibuprofen Generic 58 19 $606
Celecoxib Generic 41 11 $3,776
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 38 20 $477
Gabapentin Generic 31 0 $166

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Slutzker's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Slutzker practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Torrance, CA.
Where does Dr. Michael Slutzker practice?
Dr. Michael Slutzker practices at 4201 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 905034504. Office phone: 3103161774.
What is Dr. Michael Slutzker's NPI?
Dr. Michael Slutzker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306996186, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Slutzker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Slutzker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Slutzker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7318); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.