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Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (1987)

Professional interests include: arm fracture, leg fracture, injuries, and more.

15901 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 250
Lawndale, CA 90260

(714) 434-8663

Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD is an orthopedist in San Pedro, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence, Cedars-Sinai and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro.

Office Locations

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

1360 West 6th Street
San Pedro, CA 90732

(424) 570-4810

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15901 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 250
Lawndale, CA 90260

(714) 434-8663

(714) 549-9287

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Some issues Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Pedro, CA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	147
immobilization	21
musculoskeletal imaging	48
X-rays	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Pedro, CA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	60
doctor visit	569
hospital care	17
immobilization	50
injections	60
inpatient care	17
musculoskeletal imaging	175
spinal procedures	38
X-rays	213

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	44
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Pedro, CA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	70
doctor visit	596
hip imaging	25
immobilization	21
injections	70
musculoskeletal imaging	158
pelvic imaging	14
spinal procedures	46
X-rays	229

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	37
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Pedro, CA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	588
hip imaging	46
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
musculoskeletal imaging	116
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	143

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	84
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Pedro, CA during 2016 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
doctor visit	481
immobilization	20
injections	38
musculoskeletal imaging	21
spinal procedures	26
X-rays	47

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	30
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Pedro, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	70
doctor visit	570
injections	70
musculoskeletal imaging	19
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	33
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Pedro, CA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	93
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	612
injections	93
musculoskeletal imaging	29
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
spinal procedures	18
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	47

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	39
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Pedro, CA during 2019 were injections, aspiration and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	74
doctor visit	552
immobilization	16
injections	86

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	26
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Pedro, CA during 2020 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	52
doctor visit	339
injections	52
musculoskeletal imaging	41
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	63

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Pedro, CA during 2021 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	83
doctor visit	390
injections	83
musculoskeletal imaging	78
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	89

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	23
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Pedro, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
doctor visit	335
injections	46
musculoskeletal imaging	14
X-rays	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Pedro, CA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	65
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	470
hip imaging	35
hospital care	16
immobilization	25
injections	66
inpatient care	16
musculoskeletal imaging	69
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	14
spinal procedures	25
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	92

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD.

**Gender**
Female	109
Male	74

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	141
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	24
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	28
75 to 84	64
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1987. He completed residency at University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Surgery of The Hand, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (1987)

Residency: University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Surgery of The Hand, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Torrance Memorial

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

Providence

Cedars-Sinai

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

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. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CCN PPO, Medicare and First Choice PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard A. Rogachefsky, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

CCN PPO

Medicare

First Choice PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$835 PROFYLE $376	Asnis $235	Variax $114	Gamma $56	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $54
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$154 External Fixation System $121	Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $32
AXOGEN	$146 AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $104	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $21	NERVE CUFF $21
Skeletal Dynamics Inc	$118 Implate $118
Biomet Trauma, LLC	$101 ORTHO - TRAUMA $101
Other	$420 Persona $99	XIAFLEX $67	PENNSAID $30	FORTEO $30	Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $24	Other $170

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,721
Travel and Lodging	$52

Biography

Dr. Richard Rogachefsky is a medical specialist in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Rogachefsky's areas of expertise include the following: forearm fracture, knee arthritis, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. Cigna, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Rogachefsky takes. He is a graduate of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. For his residency, Dr. Rogachefsky trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Miami. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Rogachefsky's hospital/clinic affiliations include Torrance Memorial, Cedars-Sinai, and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro. According to Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Rogachefsky is not acceping new patients at this time.