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Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (2004)

Professional interests include: shoulder problems

2625 West Alameda Avenue Suite 116
Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 391-1358

Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD is an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital , Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI), Dignity Health, UCLA Health and Northridge Hospital Medical Center.

Office Locations

6815 Noble Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 91405

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UCLA Health

24051 Newhall Ranch Road Building C
Valencia, CA 91355

(661) 254-6364

(661) 254-6787

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UCLA Health

2625 West Alameda Avenue Suite 116
Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 391-1358

(818) 901-4570

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6815 Noble Avenue Suite #200
Van Nuys, CA 91405

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

minimally invasive surgery

In 2012, Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD performed more major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and minimally invasive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	215
doctor visit	622
emergency care	29
hip imaging	41
hospital care	11
injections	215
musculoskeletal imaging	307
spinal procedures	38
X-rays	345

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	195
doctor visit	672
emergency care	36
hip imaging	44
injections	195
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	251
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	72
synovectomy	12
X-rays	334

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	24
Hispanic	30
Asian	67
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	65
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	264
doctor visit	728
emergency care	26
hip imaging	60
hospital care	15
injections	264
musculoskeletal imaging	304
pelvic imaging	23
spinal procedures	45
X-rays	372

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	23
Hispanic	38
Asian	97
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	71
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	355
doctor visit	774
emergency care	26
hip imaging	42
injections	355
musculoskeletal imaging	308
pelvic imaging	19
spinal procedures	49
X-rays	376

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	652

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	540
Black	50
Hispanic	80
Asian	218
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	334
85 and over	136
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	327
doctor visit	784
emergency care	39
hospital care	11
injections	327
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	24
musculoskeletal imaging	249
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	42
synovectomy	13
X-rays	302

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	28
Hispanic	37
Asian	121
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	84
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	372
doctor visit	821
emergency care	26
injections	372
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	37
minimally invasive procedures	37
musculoskeletal imaging	266
pelvic imaging	27
spinal procedures	62
synovectomy	22
X-rays	355

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	18
Hispanic	33
Asian	118
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	77
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	396
doctor visit	922
emergency care	31
injections	396
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	40
minimally invasive procedures	28
musculoskeletal imaging	363
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	12
spinal procedures	68
synovectomy	17
X-rays	447

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	19
Hispanic	33
Asian	121
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	86
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	279
doctor visit	794
emergency care	23
injections	279
musculoskeletal imaging	193
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	232

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	21
Hispanic	42
Asian	132
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	75
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	213
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	673
injections	213
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	11
Hispanic	44
Asian	25
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	33
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	289
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	794
excision	14
injections	289
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	28
musculoskeletal imaging	27
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	28
X-rays	27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	17
Hispanic	60
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	39
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	298
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	717
injections	298
joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	24
musculoskeletal imaging	31
reconstructive surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	24
X-rays	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	11
Hispanic	63
Asian	37
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	30
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	291
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	754
emergency care	29
excision	14
hip imaging	46
hospital care	12
injections	291
joint surgery	33
lower extremity surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	210
pelvic imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	16
spinal procedures	51
synovectomy	16
upper extremity surgery	21
X-rays	258

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	89
Non-Hispanic White	288
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	41
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	152
85 and over	63
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	208

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 2004. He completed residency at Tufts Medical Center. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (2004)

Residency: Tufts Medical Center

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2013)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI)

Dignity Health

UCLA Health

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

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. Steve K. Kwak, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Health Net of California, Centivo and UFCM Health System.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Health Net of California

Centivo

UFCM Health System

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$11,454 ARTHREX $115	$11,339
Stryker Corporation	$8,067 Hip Arthroscopy Access & Instrumentation Set $3,692	Mako $2,387	Nano Tact Flex $580	BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $465	NANOTACK FLEX $327	Other $616
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$6,392 SUTUREFIX $2,163	Q-FIX $1,199	Acufex $747	Hipstruments $519	Hip Positioning System $348	Other $1,417
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$3,545 Sports Medicine $589	Orthopaedics $462	MONOVISC $310	MILAGRO $308	TWISTR $293	Other $1,583
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,591 Sports Med Hip $1,145	Pico $261	Sports Med Shoulder $85	Q-FIX $63	Exudate Management $21	Other $16
Other	$10,435 OFIRMEV $771	ZORVOLEX $641	Bioknotless Ethibond $450	Implate $424	SIMPLICITI $363	Other $7,786

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$15,739
Travel and Lodging	$12,934
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,012
Education	$4,299
Consulting Fee	$500

Research Payments

Dr. Steve K. Kwak, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $36.

Biography

Dr. Steve Kwak is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: shoulder problems and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Kwak usually is in-network for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. After attending UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, he completed his residency training at Tufts Medical Center. His distinctions include: Super Doctors Southern California and Southern California Super Doctors. In addition to English, he speaks Korean. Dr. Kwak is professionally affiliated with UCLA Health, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, and Northridge Hospital Medical Center. His practice in Valencia, CA is open to new patients as reported by UCLA Health.