Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Torrance, CA

  • NPI 1952627911
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5215 Torrance Blvd Ste 300
Torrance, CA 905034009
(424) 212-5361
fax (310) 316-3466
Additional location
4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 520
Torrance, CA 905034525
Mailing address
4718 Hermano Dr
Tarzana, CA 913564516

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 20, 2021
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A135375

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952627911. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
926
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$150,251
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 312 219 $141
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 139 77 $225
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 87 66 $85
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 81 61 $127
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 65 65 $241
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 48 48 $139
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 33 31 $100
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 32 31 $186
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery 25 24 $64
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 25 22 $197

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Torrance Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 60. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$10,582
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 16 $9,808.64
Globus Medical, INC. 3 $383.18
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $123.35
Medtronic, INC. 3 $71.43
Abbvie INC. 1 $28.84
Mimedx Group, INC. 1 $28.26
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $28.20
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC 1 $27.30
Aesculap, INC. 1 $21.66
Omniscient Neurotechnology America LTD 1 $21.05
Leica Microsystems INC. 1 $20.31
Irras USA, INC. 1 $19.47

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$8,388
Travel and Lodging
$1,667
Food and Beverage
$527

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Walavan Sivakumar's medical specialty?
Dr. Walavan Sivakumar practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Torrance, CA.
Where does Dr. Walavan Sivakumar practice?
Dr. Walavan Sivakumar practices at 5215 Torrance Blvd Ste 300, Torrance, CA 905034009. Office phone: 4242125361.
What is Dr. Walavan Sivakumar's NPI?
Dr. Walavan Sivakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952627911, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walavan Sivakumar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walavan Sivakumar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walavan Sivakumar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.