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Dr. Joshua Scott, MD

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(381 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Sports Medicine

University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: ankle problems, elbow problems, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

18133 Ventura Boulevard Suite 401
Tarzana, CA 91356

(424) 314-7784

Dr. Joshua Scott, MD is a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Tarzana, CA specializing in pediatric sports medicine. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2004 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Joshua Scott, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, Cedars-Sinai and CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

Address:

18133 Ventura Boulevard Suite 401
Tarzana, CA 91356

Some issues Dr. Joshua Scott, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

“"That's why we recommend keeping athletes from playing any contact sport for a minimum of three weeks," Joshua Scott, the primary care sports medicine physician at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe...”—"'My spleen is going to do what it's going to do': The latest on Sam Darnold's recovery and its impact on the Jets", New York Times, September 2019

doctor visit	100

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	38
doctor visit	138
injections	37
musculoskeletal imaging	18
X-rays	16

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	14
doctor visit	126
injections	13
musculoskeletal imaging	20
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	32

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	108

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	42
doctor visit	180
injections	41
musculoskeletal imaging	32
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	48

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

aspiration	58
doctor visit	242
injections	57
musculoskeletal imaging	63
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	80

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	101
doctor visit	282
injections	100
musculoskeletal imaging	56
spinal procedures	31
X-rays	87

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	99

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

aspiration	292
doctor visit	702
injections	291
musculoskeletal imaging	106
spinal procedures	53
X-rays	159

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

aspiration	365
doctor visit	707
injections	394
musculoskeletal imaging	102
spinal procedures	62
X-rays	164

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	62
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

aspiration	1057
doctor visit	1493
injections	1105
musculoskeletal imaging	218
spinal procedures	78
X-rays	296

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Scott, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joshua Scott, MD treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in Tarzana, CA were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	247
doctor visit	443
injections	257
musculoskeletal imaging	76
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	111

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Scott, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	108
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	47
85 and over	6
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Scott, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	4
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Joshua Scott, MD graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics Sports Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics Sports Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joshua Scott, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute

Cedars-Sinai

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION

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. Joshua Scott, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joshua Scott, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joshua Scott, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 381 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joshua Scott, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tarzana, CA.

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