Active NPI 1801804810 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Gordon Muhonen , MD

Neurological Surgery • Orange, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Muhonen, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Orange, CA. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from Oral Roberts University School Of Medicine in 1987, Dr. Muhonen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1010 WEST LA VETA AVE.

Dr. Muhonen is affiliated with Childrens Hospital Of Orange County and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, baclofen, 10 mg, electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1010 West La Veta Ave
Suite 710

Orange, CA 92868

Telephone 7148352724

Fax 7148352751

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 West Coast Pediatric Neurosurgical Facility NPI 1699889923

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Oral Roberts University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Orange, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

39 Yrs +17.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.2 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

28 Specialists

Practicing in Orange, CA (999 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

50.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Muhonen (39 Years) 39 Yrs

Orange Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0475 Injection, baclofen, 10 mg	388	19	$415.46	$174.06
62370 Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician	77	19	$527.00	$101.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	13	$225.00	$97.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0475 Injection, baclofen, 10 mg	354	20	$420.00	$179.12
62370 Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician	70	20	$519.47	$103.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	24	$205.00	$97.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	20	$303.00	$138.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	13	$125.00	$60.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0475 Injection, baclofen, 10 mg	390	21	$431.85	$179.47
62370 Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician	74	21	$527.00	$106.63
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	58	30	$125.00	$62.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	33	$205.00	$99.48
62252 Reprogramming of programmable brain and spinal fluid shunt	25	11	$331.00	$91.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	14	$303.00	$139.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$305.00	$123.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0475 Injection, baclofen, 10 mg	386	18	$420.00	$177.27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	98	32	$125.00	$61.27
62370 Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician	76	19	$527.00	$113.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	46	$205.00	$97.54
62252 Reprogramming of programmable brain and spinal fluid shunt	17	13	$311.53	$91.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0475 Injection, baclofen, 10 mg	324	17	$420.00	$173.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	129	47	$204.15	$78.30
62370 Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician	79	21	$584.65	$113.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	27	$300.24	$109.55
62252 Reprogramming of programmable brain and spinal fluid shunt	38	18	$382.58	$90.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$455.54	$177.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0475 Injection, baclofen, 10 mg	179	20	$420.00	$160.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	122	36	$185.46	$81.56
62370 Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician	90	23	$596.00	$139.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	24	$276.32	$119.11
62252 Reprogramming of programmable brain and spinal fluid shunt	23	12	$387.00	$89.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$392.38	$178.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0475 Injection, baclofen, 10 mg	138	17	$420.00	$173.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	127	41	$165.00	$75.06
62370 Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician	64	20	$596.00	$135.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	28	$240.00	$111.13
62252 Reprogramming of programmable brain and spinal fluid shunt	28	14	$387.00	$87.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$365.00	$167.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0475 Injection, baclofen, 10 mg	140	15	$403.86	$164.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	111	38	$165.00	$76.72
62370 Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician	49	17	$596.00	$136.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	18	$240.00	$112.36
62368 Electronic analysis and reprogramming of spinal canal drug infusion pump	23	11	$700.00	$59.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$255.00	$112.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License CA G82059

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00G820590 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Childrens Hospital Of Orange County

999 San Bernardino Rd, Upland, CA 917864920

Phone: 9095796818

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

5 Associated Practitioners

Albert Lin , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1316979479

Physician Assistant

Joffre Olaya

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1326255852

Dr. Melanie Irwin , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

NPI 1518918358

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Bradley Noblett , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1689788507

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Lars Anker , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1962548537

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 19, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 19, 2010

Registered at 1010 WEST LA VETA AVE, SUITE 710, ORANGE, CA 92868 (Tel: 7148352724)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 19, 2010

Registered at 1010 WEST LA VETA AVE, SUITE 710, ORANGE, CA 92868 (Tel: 7148352724)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 19, 2010

Recorded as MICHAEL MUHONEN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 19, 2010

Neurological Surgery (License #G82059 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801804810

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 04, 2006

Last Update: March 19, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1010 West La Veta Ave, Suite 710

Orange, CA 92868

Phone: 7148352724

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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