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Dr. Garth A. Green, MD

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Specializes in: Radiation Oncology

Tulane University School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, cancer, rectal problems, and more.

5215 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503

(310) 758-4812

Dr. Garth A. Green, MD is a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Garth A. Green, MD is affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro, Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro Cancer Services and Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance Cancer Services.

Office Locations

5215 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503

(310) 750-1715

(310) 792-6551

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External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)

External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a type of cancer treatment that delivers radiation from outside of the body. The goal of EBRT is to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors, although it may also be used to alleviate symptoms rather than cure cancer.

EBRT can be delivered through several different methods, which may be combined or used alone. The type and length of treatment vary based on the location of the cancer or tumor and its size. Techniques for EBRT include:

Conventional external beam radiation therapy, which delivers a single beam of radiation from multiple directions. Conventional EBRT is commonly used to treat brain tumors, particularly when the entire brain needs treatment.
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), which uses smaller beams with adjustable intensity levels, so the most intense beams can be directed at the tumor. IMRT is used in several types of cancers, including prostate, gastrointestinal, brain, and lung cancers.
Orthovoltage, which uses low energy X-rays that do not penetrate the skin very deeply. Orthovoltage is typically used for skin cancers or other skin conditions.
Proton therapy, which uses a particle accelerator to deliver positively charged particles (protons) for cancer treatment. Proton beams can be controlled more precisely than X-rays, so there is less risk of damage to healthy tissue. This makes proton therapy a good option for younger patients, as other types of EBRT pose long-term risks such as growth problems and heart disease.
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which is a non-surgical type of radiation therapy that uses 3-D imaging to directly target tumors and avoid healthy tissue. SRS is often used for small tumors, particularly those in the brain (cranial radiosurgery) and spine (spinal radiosurgery). When performed outside of the brain and spine, it is called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).

Typically, patients will undergo treatment for five days a week over the course of several weeks, and they should be able to go home the same day. Each session can take less than an hour, with most of the time spent determining proper positioning of the body. Actual delivery of the radiation may only take a few minutes, and patients will wear a lead shield to protect healthy body tissues while receiving their treatment.

EBRT is painless, but it does come with some side effects, such as fatigue. Over the course of the therapy, oncologists will monitor patients' conditions and adjust their dosage, number of sessions, and length of treatment based on their body's response to the radiation.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Radioembolization (Selective Internal Radiation Therapy)

Radioembolization, or selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiation to treat liver tumors. By targeting the hepatic artery, or the main blood vessel that supplies the liver, radioembolization can cut off the blood supply to liver tumors. The tumors shrink, and minimal damage is done to healthy tissue. Radioembolization is a treatment option for tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or other radiation therapies, for liver cancer that is confined to the liver, or for liver cancer patients that have more than 3 months of life expectancy.

To perform radioembolization, a catheter is inserted into an artery in the groin and threaded to the liver. Radioactive beads, or pellets, are delivered through the catheter. The pellets will continuously deliver radiation for 10-14 days. The pellets will remain in the body permanently without causing any complications. If the tumor or cancer is confined to one portion of the liver, radioembolization will be performed in one treatment session. If both sides of the liver are affected, a second treatment session will be done about 8 weeks after the first.

Typically, most patients can return home and do light activity within hours following the procedure. Patients will be given medication to treat any possible side effects, which can include nausea, fever, abdominal pain, or tiredness.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

conventional external beam radiation therapy

radiation therapy

By Affordability:

stereotactic body radiation therapy

stereotactic radiosurgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Garth A. Green, MD performed more conventional external beam radiation therapy, and radiation therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA during 2012 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	841
radiation therapy	1515

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA during 2013 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	816
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
radiation therapy	1442

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	28
Hispanic	57
Asian	37
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	45
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA during 2014 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	886
radiation therapy	1625

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	31
Hispanic	46
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	66
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA during 2015 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	697
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
radiation therapy	600

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	46
Hispanic	58
Asian	60
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	98
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA during 2016 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	720
radiation therapy	694

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	53
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA during 2017 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	828
radiation therapy	783

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	85
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA during 2018 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	537
radiation therapy	516

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	22
Hispanic	28
Asian	38
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	44
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA during 2019 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	592
radiation therapy	651

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	22
Hispanic	45
Asian	35
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA during 2020 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	500
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
radiation therapy	692

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA during 2021 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	568
radiation therapy	742

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	30
Hispanic	30
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	40
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA during 2022 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	521
image guided procedures	29
radiation therapy	572

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	30
Hispanic	33
Asian	43
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	36
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA during 2023 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	579
image guided procedures	39
radiation therapy	492

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	25
Hispanic	39
Asian	38
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	50
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Torrance, CA were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	673
hospital care	14
image guided procedures	34
inpatient care	14
radiation therapy	860

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	36
Non-Hispanic White	198
Hispanic	36
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	122
85 and over	43
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	122

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garth A. Green, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Garth A. Green, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	61
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Garth A. Green, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Garth A. Green, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

Providence

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro Cancer Services

Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance Cancer Services

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. Garth A. Green, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage and Blue Shield of California.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Garth A. Green, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare Advantage

Blue Shield of California

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$324 IMFINZI $324
Genentech USA, Inc.	$245 TECENTRIQ $150	Kadcyla $95
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$150 Xeomin $150
AbbVie Inc.	$112 $112
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$101 $101
Other	$353 LORBRENA $99	NON BRAND $76	JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE $35	SUBSYS $35	LIBTAYO CEMIPLIMAB-RWLC INJECTION $25	Other $84

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,285

Biography

Dr. Garth Green's specialty is radiation oncology. He studied medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. His training includes residency programs at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center and Fox Chase Cancer Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Green include radioembolization (selective internal radiation therapy), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). Dr. Green takes Anthem, Blue California, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Torrance, CA.