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Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1974)
Professional interests include: arm fracture, leg fracture, injuries, and more.
23961 Calle De La Magdalena Suite 229
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD is an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1974 and has 52 years of experience. Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD is affiliated with Providence, Saddleback Medical Center and MemorialCare.

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Office Locations

23961 Calle De La Magdalena Suite 229
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 581-7001
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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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD in 2024

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

spinal procedures

In 2024, Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD had a list price for spinal procedures 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 Affordability:

aspiration
aspiration procedures
joint aspiration
joint injections
major joint aspiration
major joint injection
shoulder imaging
spine imaging

In 2012, Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD had a list price for aspiration, aspiration procedures, joint aspiration, joint injections, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, shoulder imaging, and spine imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 207
decompression surgery 12
doctor visit 546
hip imaging 30
injections 207
joint surgery 26
minimally invasive procedures 26
musculoskeletal imaging 300
pelvic imaging 30
upper extremity surgery 26
X-rays 330

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 122
doctor visit 411
hip imaging 23
injections 122
musculoskeletal imaging 248
pelvic imaging 24
X-rays 272

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD.

Gender
Male 91
Female 140
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 209
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 115
From 75 to 84 79
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD in 2013

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 144
doctor visit 472
hip imaging 37
injections 144
musculoskeletal imaging 269
pelvic imaging 40
X-rays 309

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD.

Gender
Male 113
Female 161
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 249
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 140
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD in 2014

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 187
doctor visit 513
hip imaging 43
injections 187
joint surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
musculoskeletal imaging 370
pelvic imaging 39
upper extremity surgery 12
X-rays 409

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD.

Gender
Male 202
Female 358
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 508
Black 0
Hispanic 28
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 274
From 75 to 84 176
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD in 2015

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 23
Dementia 4
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 136
doctor visit 560
injections 136
joint surgery 21
lower extremity surgery 21
musculoskeletal imaging 367
reconstructive surgery 21
X-rays 367

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD.

Gender
Male 136
Female 183
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 286
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 153
From 75 to 84 111
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD in 2016

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 197
doctor visit 512
injections 197
musculoskeletal imaging 164
X-rays 164

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 177
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 246
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD in 2017

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 20
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2018 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 156
decompression surgery 12
doctor visit 584
injections 156
joint surgery 25
minimally invasive procedures 25
musculoskeletal imaging 154
spinal procedures 20
upper extremity surgery 25
X-rays 174

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD.

Gender
Male 119
Female 171
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 256
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 102
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD in 2018

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 20
Dementia 5
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 149
doctor visit 473
injections 149
musculoskeletal imaging 226
X-rays 226

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD.

Gender
Male 109
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 227
Black 0
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 125
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD in 2019

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 25
Dementia 5
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 108
doctor visit 351
injections 108
musculoskeletal imaging 157
X-rays 157

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 117
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 68
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD in 2020

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 116
doctor visit 360
injections 116
musculoskeletal imaging 149
X-rays 149

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD.

Gender
Male 76
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 173
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 73
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD in 2021

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 97
doctor visit 235
injections 97
musculoskeletal imaging 87
X-rays 87

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD.

Gender
Male 67
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 136
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD in 2022

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2023 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 67
doctor visit 230
injections 67
musculoskeletal imaging 84
X-rays 84

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 65
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 106
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD in 2023

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2024 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 92
doctor visit 226
injections 92
musculoskeletal imaging 83
spinal procedures 12
X-rays 95

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 65
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD in 2024

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD treated as an orthopedist in Laguna Hills, CA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration 136
decompression surgery 12
doctor visit 421
hip imaging 33
injections 136
joint surgery 21
lower extremity surgery 21
minimally invasive procedures 21
musculoskeletal imaging 204
pelvic imaging 33
reconstructive surgery 21
spinal procedures 16
upper extremity surgery 21
X-rays 217

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD.

Gender
Male 93
Female 137
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 198
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 7
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 81
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 111

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 20
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 2
Cancer 9

Education & Training

Dr. Wesley Merrill Nottage, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1974. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1974)

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals (1976)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Licensed In: California

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Smith & Nephew, Inc. $149 Recon Hips
$149
Micromed Inc $141 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY
$141
Linvatec Corporation $126 Orthopedic Surgery
$126
Stryker Corporation $123 KNEES
$57 		JOINT PRESERVATION
$42 		Mako
$23
Modern Orthopedic Consultants $94 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY
$94
Other $250 Biomet Orthopak
$36 		Duexis
$27 		TRILURON
$24 		Sports Medicine
$23 		Ortho-Knee
$16 		Other
$123
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $742
Education $141

Biography

Dr. Wesley Nottage specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Laguna Hills, CA. His areas of expertise include forearm fracture, knee arthritis, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. Dr. Nottage obtained his medical school training at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine. His professional affiliations include Providence and Saddleback Medical Center. Providence reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Laguna Hills, CA.

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