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Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD

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(Dr. Kenneth Patrick Martinez, M.D.)

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: carotid stenosis, arm weakness, leg weakness, and more.

5 Journey Suite 210
Aliso Viejo, CA

(949) 305-7122

Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD is a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD is affiliated with Providence, Saddleback Medical Center, Greater Newport Physicians, MemorialCare, Providence Medical Foundation, MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians and Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission.

Office Locations

Greater Newport Physicians

5 Journey Suite 210
Aliso Viejo, CA

(949) 305-7122

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Some issues Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD can help you with:

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

chemodenervation

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia

electrodiagnostic testing

greater occipital nerve block

injections

nerve block

nerve block for pain

sphenopalatine ganglion block injection

By Affordability:

sphenopalatine ganglion block

sphenopalatine ganglion block injection

trigeminal nerve block

trigeminal nerve block with local anesthetic

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD performed more chemodenervation, chemodenervation for cervical dystonia, electrodiagnostic testing, greater occipital nerve block, injections, nerve block, nerve block for pain, and sphenopalatine ganglion block injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for sphenopalatine ganglion block, sphenopalatine ganglion block injection, trigeminal nerve block, and trigeminal nerve block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

botulinum toxin injection

botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders

botulinum toxin injection for migraine

chemodenervation

In 2023, Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD had a list price for botulinum toxin injection, botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders, botulinum toxin injection for migraine, and chemodenervation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

trigeminal nerve block with local anesthetic

By Affordability:

botulinum toxin injection for excessive salivation or drooling

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders

electrodiagnostic testing

electrophysiological study

peripheral nerve block

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD performed more trigeminal nerve block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for botulinum toxin injection for excessive salivation or drooling, chemodenervation for cervical dystonia, chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders, electrodiagnostic testing, electrophysiological (EP) study, and peripheral nerve block 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. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, rehabilitation, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	28
diagnostic procedures	2837
doctor visit	1469
electroencephalography (EEG)	14
injections	190
manual therapy	130
minimally invasive procedures	190
rehabilitation	223

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2013 were diagnostic procedures, injections, minimally invasive procedures and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	31
diagnostic procedures	1232
doctor visit	1820
electroencephalography (EEG)	15
injections	352
manual therapy	158
minimally invasive procedures	322
nerve block	30
pain management	30
rehabilitation	198

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	596
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	124
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	32
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2014 were diagnostic procedures, injections, rehabilitation and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	44
diagnostic procedures	1504
doctor visit	2468
electroencephalography (EEG)	30
injections	470
manual therapy	337
minimally invasive procedures	405
nerve block	97
pain management	65
rehabilitation	432

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	636
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	133
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	33
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2015 were diagnostic procedures, injections, minimally invasive procedures and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	37
diagnostic procedures	1422
doctor visit	2326
electroencephalography (EEG)	25
injections	624
manual therapy	247
minimally invasive procedures	532
nerve block	138
pain management	92
rehabilitation	374

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	618
Female	826

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1270
Black	0
Hispanic	108
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	526
From 75 to 84	462
85 and over	268
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	32
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2016 were diagnostic procedures, injections, minimally invasive procedures and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	39
diagnostic procedures	1493
doctor visit	2337
electroencephalography (EEG)	29
injections	768
manual therapy	259
minimally invasive procedures	656
nerve block	136
pain management	112
rehabilitation	482

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	660
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	129
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	31
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2017 were diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, injections and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	145
diagnostic procedures	1681
doctor visit	2489
electroencephalography (EEG)	19
injections	859
manual therapy	270
minimally invasive procedures	1098
nerve block	287
neurostimulation	473
pain management	234
rehabilitation	430

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	675
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	140
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2018 were diagnostic procedures, injections, minimally invasive procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	382
diagnostic procedures	1397
doctor visit	2566
electroencephalography (EEG)	19
injections	1069
manual therapy	103
minimally invasive procedures	1019
nerve block	401
neurostimulation	266
pain management	250
rehabilitation	356

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	345
Female	451

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	698
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	141
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	29
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2019 were diagnostic procedures, injections, minimally invasive procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	1487
doctor visit	2711
electroencephalography (EEG)	46
eye procedures	11
injections	1065
minimally invasive procedures	862
nerve block	393
neurostimulation	88
pain management	255
rehabilitation	72

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	720
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	112
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	28
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2020 were diagnostic procedures, injections, minimally invasive procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	1326
doctor visit	2550
electroencephalography (EEG)	47
injections	1030
minimally invasive procedures	697
nerve block	487
pain management	333

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	373
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	97
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2021 were injections, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	1143
doctor visit	2535
electroencephalography (EEG)	80
injections	1225
minimally invasive procedures	860
nerve block	536
pain management	365

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	506

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	777
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	111
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2022 were injections, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	1185
doctor visit	2106
electroencephalography (EEG)	115
injections	1553
minimally invasive procedures	1058
nerve block	692
pain management	445

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	566

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	843
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	35
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	423
85 and over	120
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA were diagnostic procedures, injections, minimally invasive procedures and rehabilitation.

chronic care	263
diagnostic evaluation	35
diagnostic procedures	1518
doctor visit	2307
electroencephalography (EEG)	39
eye procedures	11
injections	836
manual therapy	214
minimally invasive procedures	699
nerve block	319
neurostimulation	275
pain management	218
rehabilitation	320

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	23
Non-Hispanic White	690
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	51
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	271
85 and over	125
Less than 65	91
65 to 74	301

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and dementia.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	26
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Saddleback Medical Center

Greater Newport Physicians

MemorialCare

Providence Medical Foundation

MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission

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. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2022-01-07

Dr. Martinez totally misdiagnosed me, causing much more pain, suffering, and loss of healing time. I agree with the condescending attitude already stated from other reviewers and the low rating of his office staff. He treated me like a child instead of an adult (I saw him for myself, not for my child). He didn't even examine me before his diagnosis--instead had his PA examine me and then he came in stating, "I'm so sorry no other doctor has told you this, but it's completely obvious to me that you have peripheral neuropathy." I'm in my 50's, very healthy, regular exercise, no family history of neuropathy, and had already had a NEGATIVE nerve conduction test--no nerve damage. Dr. Martinez claimed the test was incorrect?? (Later on I would have 3 more nerve conduction tests done by 3 more neurologists--all came back NEGATIVE to any type of nerve damage). My husband has neuropathy, and the intensity and sporadic locations of my symptoms weren't even close to my husband's (whose had it for several years, gradual onset like normal). In reality, 4 neurologists later, I was experiencing physical numbness, tingling and especially intense nerve burning from ANXIETY--that's it. Dr. Martinez's misdiagnosis of peripheral neuropathy and placing me on Gabapentin, which was then increased by his PA to the maximum dose over the next few months, sent me down a rabbit hole of more anxiety and therefore increased symptoms, obviously. His ego, which seems to be overcompensating for lack of other things, is very apparent. I asked him from the beginning if my symptoms could be caused by anxiety and he said most likely not--?? He ran all of the standard tests that are normally run to find a cause for neuropathy, all came up negative, as did all tests from a rheumatologist, infectious disease doc, and an M.S. specialist. During a subsequent appointment, Dr. Martinez chastised me like a child, for exercising my right to see other neurologists, rheumatologists, and infectious disease doctors for 2nd opinions--really?? I also reminded his PA over and over during subsequent visits, that each time I'd gone in for an MRI to try and figure out what was causing all of this, I would take a Xanax, and then I would feel symptom free for the next 12-24 hours. This should have been an obvious CLUE that my symptoms could be coming from ANXIETY and/or depression. The Gabapentin would help for a few hours and then not do much at all, forcing me to supplement with Xanax when the burning became unbearable. I was finally able to get into a more competent and caring neurologist who immediately could see I had been suffering from intense anxiety disorder, which had just gotten worse due to misdiagnosis and length of time that had gone by since my symptoms first began (a year ago at that time). He was also furious that I was on a maximum dose of Gabapentin. It would take another year to begin and then wean off medications for all of this. Now, I am taking an SSRI and doing lots of therapy, hoping my symptoms will soon be gone. Much more manageable now that I understand the root cause. My heart goes out to anyone who is misdiagnosed with anything! Seek lots of 2nd opinions!

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$72,971 Xeomin $72,971
Allergan Inc.	$59,234 BOTOX $48,771	NAMZARIC $8,410	OZURDEX $543	NAMENDA XR $428	BOTOX CHRONIC MIGRAINE $338	Other $743
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$46,624 Deep Brain Neurostimulation $28,960	ACTIVA $17,640	N'VISION $24
Allergan, Inc.	$43,144 BOTOX $35,359	UBRELVY $7,785
AbbVie Inc.	$41,101 BOTOX $38,488	UBRELVY $1,196	Duopa $829	QULIPTA $539	$49
Other	$135,021 Aimovig $26,931	Nuedexta $22,827	NURTEC ODT $11,320	ONZETRA Xsail $7,201	Xeomin $5,554	Other $61,188

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$181,895
Consulting Fee	$129,100
Food and Beverage	$52,363
Travel and Lodging	$18,801
Honoraria	$15,500
Other	$437

Research Payments

Dr. Kenneth P. Martinez, MD has received 60 research payments totaling $171,139.

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Martinez practices neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) in Aliso Viejo, CA. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 3.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: orthostatic hypotension, brain aneurysm, and myasthenia gravis. Dr. Martinez can accept United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). In addition to English, Dr. Martinez speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians, Saddleback Medical Center, and Providence Medical Foundation. Providence Medical Foundation reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Aliso Viejo, CA.