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Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Professional interests include: thoracic spine surgery, spine problems

6815 Noble Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91405

(818) 901-6600

Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD is a spine surgeon in Bakersfield, CA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Dignity Health.

Office Locations

5201 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309

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6815 Noble Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91405

(818) 901-6600

(818) 997-7826

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In The News

“But the weight doesn't seem to cause physical harm, says Dr. Stephen Schopler, a pediatric orthopedic specialist at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Van Nuys.”—"The Pack Mentality : Once upon a time, book bags transported . . . books. Now, they've replaced lockers and desks, becoming a kid's life-support system from daybreak to dusk.", Los Angeles Times, March 2025

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

spine X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD performed more spinal procedures, and spine X-ray 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. Steven A. Schopler, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	317
injections	30
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	85
nerve block	30
pain management	30
pelvic imaging	17
spinal procedures	273
X-rays	175

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	323
injections	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	83
nerve block	34
pain management	34
spinal procedures	293
X-rays	176

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	19
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	336
injections	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	95
nerve block	20
pain management	20
spinal procedures	255
X-rays	140

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	25
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	325
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	97
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	277
X-rays	169

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	40
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
bone marrow tests	15
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	410
injections	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	98
nerve block	29
nerve procedures	14
pain management	29
spinal procedures	310
X-rays	169

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	19
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	23
bone marrow tests	23
bone surgery	18
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	503
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	102
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	397
X-rays	227

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	13
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
bone surgery	13
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	527
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	81
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	414
X-rays	273

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	24
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	12
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	469
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	37
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	306
X-rays	223

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	20
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	497
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	236
X-rays	214

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	20
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	597
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	267
X-rays	254

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	19
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Bakersfield, CA during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	528
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	207
X-rays	180

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	31
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Bakersfield, CA were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve block.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	19
bone marrow tests	19
bone surgery	14
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	439
injections	28
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	84
nerve block	28
nerve procedures	18
pain management	28
pelvic imaging	17
spinal procedures	294
X-rays	200

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	284
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	20
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	109
85 and over	20
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	174

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

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Dignity Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
RTI Surgical, Inc.	$57,470 CrossFuse II $21,664	CROSS-FUSE II VBR/IBF SYSTEM $12,871	Crossfuse $10,601	CROSS-FUSE II PEEK VBR/IBF SYSTEM $9,718	Lateral Plate $2,575	Other $41
K2M, Inc.	$46,422 General K2M Product Discussion $22,907	TERRA NOVA $17,362	EVEREST $2,595	RANGE,RAVINE,SERENGETI,ALEUTIAN AN,TERRA NOVA $1,521	SERENGETI $208	Other $1,829
Globus Medical, Inc.	$12,727 RISE $3,524	Spinal Cord Stimulator $3,447	CREO $1,719	RISE-L $1,073	Excelsius - GPS $1,038	Other $1,927
Nutech Spine, Inc.	$10,394 metal $9,000	SIfix $883	Lumbar Pedicle Screw-S Loc System $304	NuShield $207
Arthrex, Inc.	$6,904 $6,904
Other	$11,445 Puraply/Affinity/NuTech $6,336	Spinal Implant $3,645	Spine $259	Prolia $148	Titan Spine Endoskeleton Interbody Device $147	Other $911

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$70,368
Royalty or License	$45,076
Travel and Lodging	$20,134
Food and Beverage	$6,783
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$3,000

Research Payments

Dr. Steven A. Schopler, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $23,640.

Biography

Dr. Steven Schopler is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Van Nuys, CA and Bakersfield, CA. These areas are among his clinical interests: spine problems and thoracic spine surgery. After attending the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). In addition to English, Dr. Schopler speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. According to Dignity Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Bakersfield, CA.