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Dr. Deven Khosla, MD

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(Dr. Deven Khosla, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Professional interests include: steroid injections, pituitary surgery, hardware removal, and more.

5590 Kietzke Lane
Reno, NV 89511

(775) 323-2080

Dr. Deven Khosla, MD is a spine surgeon in Santa Monica, CA specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Deven Khosla, MD is affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center, Providence, Dignity Health, Cedars-Sinai, Providence Saint John's Health Center and Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center.

Office Locations

Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

2811 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 930
Santa Monica, CA 90403

(310) 710-1919

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5590 Kietzke Lane
Reno, NV 89511

(775) 323-2080

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Spinal Osteotomy

Spinal osteotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat significant spinal deformity, sometimes as part of a spinal reconstruction. During spinal osteotomy, one or more pieces of bone are removed. This creates a curve, allowing for proper realignment of the spine.

There are three major types of spinal osteotomy. In order of amount of bone removed, they are:

Smith-Peterson osteotomy or SPO, which offers a small amount of correction and is often performed on multiple levels of the spine. This procedure is the least invasive, removing a small piece of bone from the back of the vertebra.
Pedicle subtraction osteotomy or PSO, which is often used in the lower back for the treatment of flatback syndrome, a condition in which the lower spine loses its natural curve. A slice or wedge of bone going through the entire vertebral column is removed, allowing more movement for repositioning.
Vertebral column resection or VCR, which is the most involved spinal osteotomy surgery. It is almost always performed as part of a spinal reconstruction. One or more entire vertebrae are removed, and the spine is fused into place with rods or screws.

After surgery, it is common to stay in the hospital for several days. Recovery can be slow, and patients will likely need help doing regular activities for the first few weeks. Lifting objects and bending or twisting, such as when getting out of bed or into a car, will be extremely difficult at first. Physical therapy can help patients heal and move. Most daily activities can be resumed after six weeks, and most patients return to full activity, including playing certain sports, within a year.

Although the recovery from spinal osteotomy can be significant, it can be quite effective at reducing pain. Correcting a spinal deformity can also improve appearance and self-esteem, increase balance, and improve stability when moving.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

In 2023, Dr. Deven Khosla, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, and laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal decompression surgery

In 2023, Dr. Deven Khosla, MD performed more spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

In 2012, Dr. Deven Khosla, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deven Khosla, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2012 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
aspiration	12
bone marrow tests	12
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	401
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	62
spinal procedures	100

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deven Khosla, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2013 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
aspiration	31
bone marrow tests	31
decompression surgery	50
doctor visit	396
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	50
spinal procedures	84

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	17
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deven Khosla, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2014 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
bone marrow tests	35
decompression surgery	49
doctor visit	534
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
nerve procedures	49
spinal procedures	90

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	24
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deven Khosla, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2015 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	22
bone marrow tests	22
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	440
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	62
spinal procedures	100

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	52
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deven Khosla, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	168
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	16
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deven Khosla, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	41
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deven Khosla, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	195
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	25
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	23
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deven Khosla, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	356
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
nerve procedures	34
spinal procedures	52

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	20
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	24
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deven Khosla, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Santa Monica, CA during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	398
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
nerve procedures	33
spinal procedures	53

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	22
Hispanic	24
Asian	18
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	28
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Deven Khosla, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Santa Monica, CA were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
aspiration	25
bone marrow tests	25
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	322
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	40
spinal procedures	65

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	204
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	79
85 and over	20
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	109

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Deven Khosla, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	9
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Deven Khosla, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurosurgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: Neurosurgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Deven Khosla, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

California Hospital Medical Center

Providence

Dignity Health

Cedars-Sinai

Providence Saint John's Health Center

Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Deven Khosla, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage and Health Net HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Deven Khosla, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Deven Khosla, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,065 Virage $508	Mobi-C $239	Vital $218	Vitality $56	Allograft $43
Globus Medical, Inc.	$1,022 Spine $879	Altera $100	Excelsius GPS $43
ZIMVIE INC.	$461 Virage $128	Mobi-C $116	Vital $85	VITALITY+ POWER $56	PrimaGen $43	Other $32
Medtronic, Inc.	$398 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $152	MAZOR X SYSTEM $105	Mazor X Stealth Edition $65	KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY $44	ATLANTIS $20	Other $12
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$370 Spinal Implant $370
Other	$903 Invictus MIS $93	Symphony $59	FLOSEAL $48	VBA $47	TISSEEL $41	Other $615

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,435
Travel and Lodging	$771
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Deven Khosla's areas of specialization are spine surgery and neurosurgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Khosla include spondylolisthesis surgery, bypass surgery, and lumbar laminectomy. He can take United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. His education and training includes medical school at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. Dr. Khosla's hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence Saint John's Health Center, California Hospital Medical Center, and Cedars-Sinai. He welcomes new patients at his office in as reported by Cedars-Sinai.