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Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD

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(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

23530 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 100 A
Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 325-9110

Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD is a physiatrist in Torrance, CA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai and LA Spine and Orthopedic institute.

Office Locations

23530 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 100 A
Torrance, CA 90505

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5215 Torrance Boulevard Suite 210
Torrance, CA 90503

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13160 Mindanao Way Suite 300
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

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Some issues Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD in 2023

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nerve conduction studies

In 2023, Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD performed more nerve conduction studies (NCS) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD treated as a physiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	96
diagnostic procedures	1009
doctor visit	1194
injections	112
pain management	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD treated as a physiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2013 were injections, aspiration, diagnostic procedures and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	112
diagnostic procedures	109
doctor visit	1143
injections	125
pain management	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	24
Hispanic	18
Asian	15
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	67
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD treated as a physiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2014 were injections, aspiration, diagnostic procedures and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	149
diagnostic procedures	141
doctor visit	1221
injections	174
pain management	25
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	496
Black	32
Hispanic	26
Asian	12
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	90
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD treated as a physiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2015 were injections, aspiration, diagnostic procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	129
diagnostic procedures	96
doctor visit	1170
hip imaging	16
injections	148
musculoskeletal imaging	16
pain management	19
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	458
Female	760

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1074
Black	44
Hispanic	30
Asian	46
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	528
From 75 to 84	460
85 and over	172
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD treated as a physiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, diagnostic procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	90
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	1267
injections	90
spinal procedures	40
X-rays	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	74
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD treated as a physiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2017 were diagnostic procedures, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
aspiration	60
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	1040
injections	60
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	26

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	65
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD treated as a physiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2018 were diagnostic procedures, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	782
injections	35
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	20
Hispanic	16
Asian	14
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	72
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD treated as a physiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2019 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	129
doctor visit	367

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	47
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD treated as a physiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2020 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	131

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD treated as a physiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2021 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	137
doctor visit	170

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	20
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD treated as a physiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2022 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	201
doctor visit	232

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	12
Hispanic	12
Asian	18
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	24
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD treated as a physiatrist in Torrance, CA were diagnostic procedures, injections, aspiration and X-rays.

abdominal imaging	12
aspiration	95
diagnostic procedures	192
doctor visit	792
hip imaging	16
injections	106
musculoskeletal imaging	16
pain management	18
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	381
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	163
85 and over	57
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	196

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	14
Dementia	5

Education & Training

She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a state license in California.

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

LA Spine and Orthopedic institute

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Torrance, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Fidia Pharma USA Inc	$97 Hyalgan $80	HYMOVIS $17
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$82 EUFLEXXA $82
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$60 MOVANTIK $60
Pfizer Inc.	$54 LYRICA $42	FLECTOR PATCH $12
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$44 MOVANTIK $44
Other	$200 RELISTOR ORAL $29	SYNVISC-ONE $25	FORTEO $21	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $20	iFuse Implant $19	Other $87

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$539

Biography

Dr. Katrina Vlachos sees patients in Marina Del Rey, CA and Torrance, CA. Her medical specialty is physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She has a special interest in musculoskeletal problems. She has a 3.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Vlachos graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Vlachos trained at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. She has received professional recognition including the following: Southern California Super Doctors and Top Women Southern California Super Doctors. Dr. Vlachos is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. She welcomes new patients at her office inTorrance, CA as reported by Doctor.com.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katrina M. Vlachos, MD From 2012 - 2022

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