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Dr. Mark Steven Vrahas, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: ankle fracture, pain, arthritis, and more.

444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 603
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 423-4566

Dr. Mark Steven Vrahas, MD is an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1984 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Mark Steven Vrahas, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

Address:

444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 603
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Some issues Dr. Mark Steven Vrahas, 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.

aspiration	11
doctor visit	282
fracture surgery	53
hospital care	101
injections	11
inpatient care	101
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	71
open surgery	23
reconstructive surgery	41

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	16
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	84
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

aspiration	13
doctor visit	350
fracture surgery	45
hospital care	102
injections	13
inpatient care	102
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	66
open surgery	21
reconstructive surgery	42

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	11
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	89
Less than 65	81

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

doctor visit	279
fracture surgery	42
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	55
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	29

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	692
Black	30
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	172
Less than 65	144

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

doctor visit	111
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
joint surgery	9
lower extremity surgery	8
reconstructive surgery	9

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	41
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	19
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	34
Cancer	28

doctor visit	5
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	16
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	49
Dementia	26
Cancer	23

doctor visit	30

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	36
Cancer	19

doctor visit	9

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	39
Cancer	0

doctor visit	105

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Steven Vrahas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Steven Vrahas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, lower extremity surgery and fracture surgery.

aspiration	12
doctor visit	150
fracture surgery	46
hospital care	62
injections	12
inpatient care	62
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	50
open surgery	20
reconstructive surgery	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Steven Vrahas, MD.

**Gender**
Female	135
Male	71

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	179
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	42
75 to 84	53
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	71

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Steven Vrahas, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	22
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Mark Steven Vrahas, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) (1989)

Board Certification: Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark Steven Vrahas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

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. Mark Steven Vrahas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mark Steven Vrahas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark Steven Vrahas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark Steven Vrahas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-22

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Dr Mark Vrahas is outstanding in all categories. Super doc.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$18,232 TFN ADVANCED $18,181	$51
Synthes GmbH	$16,534 $16,534
RTI Surgical, Inc.	$1,045 NANOSS ABGS FAMILY $774	nanOss Advanced Bone Graft Substitute $271
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.	$661 NANOSS ABGS FAMILY $367	NANOSS ABGS $295
Stryker Corporation	$485 Gamma $174	Trauma $149	None $112	Reunion $50
Other	$539 Navio Surgical System $241	TFN ADVANCED $100	Hemoblast $31	$167

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$16,387
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$8,515
Travel and Lodging	$7,732
Royalty or License	$1,707
Food and Beverage	$1,655
Other	$1,500

Biography

Dr. Mark Vrahas specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Los Angeles, CA. After completing medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Dr. Vrahas performed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). In his practice, he is particularly interested in pain, osteoarthritis, and musculoskeletal (orthopedic) trauma. He can accept Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. His distinctions include: Best Doctors in America; Best Doctors; and Top Doctor, Orthopaedic Surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Vrahas welcomes new patients at his office inLos Angeles, CA as reported by Doctor.com.