2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1023111598 MD
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KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in LOS ANGELES, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
528
Medicare Part D claims · 166 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD filed 528 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in LOS ANGELES, California, prescribing 92% generic.

528
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

528 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/07/2006

NPI 1023111598

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

528 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in California

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within California

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1700 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90033, with a listed phone of (323) 264-7600. NPI 1023111598 was issued on 09/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAVAGE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 528 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 166 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1700 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033

Provider Details

NPI 1023111598
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

GENESIS MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
ZANESVILLE, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD. To verify KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 528 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

528
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
166
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
553
Total Day Supply
11,616
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
169 (32.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.00
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 57, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
155
Tramadol Hcl
84
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
72
Ibuprofen
51
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
38
Naproxen
23
Celecoxib
15
Cefadroxil
14
Meloxicam
14
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD's 528 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SAVAGE.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD's specialty?
KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD wrote 528 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 166 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD located?
KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD is located at 1700 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90033. Phone: (323) 264-7600.
What is KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD's NPI number?
KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023111598, issued on 09/07/2006.
Does KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
Does KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD had 169 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.0%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD accept Medicare?
KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 528 Part D claims and 166 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD's credentials?
KATHLEEN SAVAGE, MD's NPI is 1023111598 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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