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Dr. Kirk C. So, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1999)

1450 Treat Boulevard Suite 130
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

(925) 296-9090

Dr. Kirk C. So, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Orinda, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Kirk C. So, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health, John Muir Health, MAGNETIC IMAGING AFFILIATES LLC, JOHN MUIR TRAUMA PHYSICIANS BILLING SERVICE, JOHN MUIR MAGNETIC IMAGING CENTER and BAY IMAGING CONSULTANTS MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

John Muir Health

140 Brookwood Road Suite 100
Orinda, CA 94563

(925) 254-9850

(925) 254-9852

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John Muir Health

1450 Treat Boulevard Suite 130
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

(925) 296-9090

(925) 296-9099

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2125 Oak Grove Road Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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John Muir Health

2400 Balfour Road Suite 100
Brentwood, CA 94513

(923) 308-8122

(925) 308-8713

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John Muir Health

3100 San Pablo Avenue Suite 330
Berkeley, CA 94702

(510) 985-5030

(925) 985-5032

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

brain imaging

MRI

In 2023, Dr. Kirk C. So, MD performed more brain imaging (neuroimaging), and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spine imaging

By Affordability:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

targeted breast ultrasound

thoracic imaging

women's imaging

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Kirk C. So, MD performed more spine imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for 2-D diagnostic mammogram, 2-D mammogram, breast imaging, breast ultrasound, diagnostic mammogram, mammogram (breast X-ray), screening mammogram, targeted breast ultrasound, thoracic (chest) imaging, and women's imaging 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. Kirk C. So, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Orinda, CA during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	282
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	600
breast procedures	366
cardiac procedures	26
CT scan	385
diagnostic imaging	74
eye procedures	14
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hip imaging	36
lymph node procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	430
musculoskeletal imaging	48
neck imaging	92
nuclear scan	51
pelvic imaging	179
preventive care	254
spinal procedures	183
stress testing	26
thoracic (chest) imaging	1051
ultrasound (sonogram)	338
vascular procedures	205
women's imaging	380
X-rays	1548

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk C. So, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Orinda, CA during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	208
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	619
breast procedures	380
cardiac procedures	24
CT scan	331
diagnostic imaging	100
hip imaging	38
lymph node procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	473
musculoskeletal imaging	38
neck imaging	80
nuclear scan	37
pelvic imaging	157
preventive care	239
spinal procedures	162
stress testing	24
thoracic (chest) imaging	775
ultrasound (sonogram)	371
vascular procedures	225
women's imaging	399
X-rays	1211

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD.

**Gender**
Male	865
Female	1488

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1852
Black	130
Hispanic	162
Asian	170
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	860
From 75 to 84	734
85 and over	483
Less than 65	276

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk C. So, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Orinda, CA during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	278
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	673
breast procedures	310
cardiac procedures	25
CT scan	392
diagnostic imaging	82
eye procedures	17
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hip imaging	52
lymph node procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	497
musculoskeletal imaging	68
neck imaging	103
nuclear scan	37
pelvic imaging	159
preventive care	194
spinal procedures	215
stress testing	25
thoracic (chest) imaging	1046
ultrasound (sonogram)	412
vascular procedures	291
women's imaging	323
X-rays	1522

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1024
Female	1589

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2085
Black	112
Hispanic	181
Asian	178
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	921
From 75 to 84	798
85 and over	602
Less than 65	292

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk C. So, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Orinda, CA during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	216
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	690
breast procedures	381
cardiac procedures	18
CT scan	393
diagnostic imaging	72
eye procedures	20
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hip imaging	48
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	547
musculoskeletal imaging	66
neck imaging	86
nuclear scan	18
pelvic imaging	181
preventive care	231
spinal procedures	236
stress testing	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	977
ultrasound (sonogram)	431
vascular procedures	264
women's imaging	401
X-rays	1483

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2014
Female	3396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4190
Black	248
Hispanic	466
Asian	376
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1984
From 75 to 84	1664
85 and over	1220
Less than 65	542

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk C. So, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Orinda, CA during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	257
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	735
breast procedures	367
cardiac procedures	16
CT scan	476
diagnostic imaging	82
eye procedures	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	568
musculoskeletal imaging	20
neck imaging	79
nuclear scan	16
pelvic imaging	162
preventive care	199
spinal procedures	272
stress testing	16
thoracic (chest) imaging	1208
ultrasound (sonogram)	436
vascular procedures	234
women's imaging	382
X-rays	1622

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1218
Female	1791

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2283
Black	157
Hispanic	255
Asian	217
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1079
From 75 to 84	925
85 and over	655
Less than 65	350

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk C. So, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Orinda, CA during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	222
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	661
breast procedures	552
CT scan	497
diagnostic imaging	113
eye procedures	23
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	466
musculoskeletal imaging	36
neck imaging	58
pelvic imaging	158
preventive care	317
spinal procedures	239
thoracic (chest) imaging	1182
ultrasound (sonogram)	392
vascular procedures	240
women's imaging	552
X-rays	1759

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1160
Female	1885

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2305
Black	145
Hispanic	273
Asian	238
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1115
From 75 to 84	987
85 and over	610
Less than 65	333

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk C. So, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Orinda, CA during 2018 were X-rays, brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	229
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	634
breast procedures	484
CT scan	488
diagnostic imaging	63
eye procedures	23
gastrointestinal procedures	14
lymph node procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	576
musculoskeletal imaging	91
neck imaging	65
nuclear scan	13
pelvic imaging	160
preventive care	347
spinal procedures	420
thoracic (chest) imaging	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	390
vascular procedures	165
women's imaging	498
X-rays	742

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1344
Female	2290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2698
Black	275
Hispanic	288
Asian	247
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1526
From 75 to 84	1170
85 and over	574
Less than 65	364

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk C. So, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Orinda, CA during 2019 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	280
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	744
breast procedures	292
CT scan	554
diagnostic imaging	48
eye procedures	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	613
musculoskeletal imaging	24
neck imaging	53
pelvic imaging	196
preventive care	198
spinal procedures	502
thoracic (chest) imaging	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	524
vascular procedures	240
women's imaging	328
X-rays	558

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1392
Female	2227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2636
Black	348
Hispanic	259
Asian	242
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1519
From 75 to 84	1152
85 and over	577
Less than 65	371

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk C. So, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Orinda, CA during 2020 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	253
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	690
breast procedures	149
CT scan	496
diagnostic imaging	18
eye procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	561
musculoskeletal imaging	23
neck imaging	60
pelvic imaging	191
preventive care	95
spinal procedures	339
thoracic (chest) imaging	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	453
vascular procedures	216
women's imaging	181
X-rays	309

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1077
Female	1684

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1931
Black	284
Hispanic	217
Asian	198
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1079
From 75 to 84	929
85 and over	448
Less than 65	305

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk C. So, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Orinda, CA during 2021 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	93
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	851
breast procedures	312
CT scan	451
diagnostic imaging	51
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	842
neck imaging	42
pelvic imaging	75
preventive care	217
spinal procedures	365
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	161
vascular procedures	125
women's imaging	312
X-rays	268

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD.

**Gender**
Male	762
Female	1285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1527
Black	103
Hispanic	150
Asian	189
Other	78
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	794
From 75 to 84	728
85 and over	379
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	21
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk C. So, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Orinda, CA during 2022 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	111
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	794
breast procedures	343
CT scan	484
diagnostic imaging	68
eye procedures	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	847
neck imaging	25
pelvic imaging	79
preventive care	211
spinal procedures	427
thoracic (chest) imaging	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	156
vascular procedures	90
women's imaging	343
X-rays	291

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD.

**Gender**
Male	750
Female	1293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1475
Black	133
Hispanic	163
Asian	174
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	797
From 75 to 84	729
85 and over	379
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kirk C. So, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Orinda, CA were X-rays, brain imaging (neuroimaging), thoracic (chest) imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

abdominal imaging	220
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	699
breast procedures	357
cardiac procedures	21
CT scan	449
diagnostic imaging	70
eye procedures	18
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hip imaging	43
lymph node procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	583
musculoskeletal imaging	46
neck imaging	67
nuclear scan	28
pelvic imaging	154
preventive care	227
spinal procedures	305
stress testing	21
thoracic (chest) imaging	591
ultrasound (sonogram)	369
vascular procedures	208
women's imaging	372
X-rays	1028

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1055
Female	1720

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	175
Asian / Pacific Islander	202
Non-Hispanic White	2089
Hispanic	219
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	892
85 and over	538
Less than 65	283
65 to 74	1061

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk C. So, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kirk C. So, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	16
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Kirk C. So, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Boston Medical Center. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Boston Medical Center

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kirk C. So, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

John Muir Health

MAGNETIC IMAGING AFFILIATES LLC

JOHN MUIR TRAUMA PHYSICIANS BILLING SERVICE

JOHN MUIR MAGNETIC IMAGING CENTER

BAY IMAGING CONSULTANTS MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
HeartFlow, Inc.	$50 FFRct $50
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$42 MAGNETOM Skyra $42

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$91

Biography

Dr. Kirk So's area of specialization is diagnostic radiology. Dr. So is a graduate of the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and a graduate of Boston Medical Center's residency program. His hospital/clinic affiliations include John Muir Health and Sutter Health. John Muir Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Walnut Creek, CA.