Active NPI 1457353062 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Daniel R Laster , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Pasadena, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Daniel Laster, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Pasadena, CA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1995, Dr. Laster delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2627 E WASHINGTON BLVD.

Dr. Laster maintains professional affiliations with Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, Congregational Homes and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, 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

2627 E Washington Blvd

Pasadena, CA 911071412

Telephone 6267972002

Fax 6267980567

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Risser Orthopaedic Group, A Medical Corporation Facility NPI 1659477487

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Pasadena, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +10.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.0 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Pasadena, CA (2527 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

15.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Laster (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Pasadena Specialty Average (21.0 Years) 21.0 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	6,082	103	$1.00	$0.13
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,800	33	$26.21	$8.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	626	360	$319.31	$91.96
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	301	203	$137.29	$36.10
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	287	146	$307.05	$75.36
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	232	179	$147.64	$42.42
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	227	132	$177.96	$50.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	97	97	$395.14	$113.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	77	$468.78	$128.86
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	73	58	$167.00	$43.52
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	49	38	$20.00	$6.34
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	42	23	$192.00	$50.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$592.33	$167.94
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	25	24	$561.52	$136.12
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	24	23	$4735.46	$1243.36
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	22	22	$4739.09	$1250.11
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	11	11	$170.00	$43.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,242	28	$18.55	$9.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	554	344	$248.00	$98.33
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	367	216	$113.00	$39.44
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	269	137	$268.03	$81.58
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	250	145	$150.00	$54.44
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	234	159	$130.00	$46.09
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	227	118	$20.00	$7.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	106	106	$361.00	$121.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	54	$363.00	$138.79
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	34	33	$1036.00	$170.07
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	24	24	$4407.00	$1364.87
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	22	22	$4720.00	$1363.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$544.00	$180.21
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	17	17	$706.00	$150.39
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$127.00	$46.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	598	374	$248.00	$99.98
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	418	243	$113.00	$39.98
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	330	214	$150.00	$54.42
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	273	179	$130.00	$47.57
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	242	132	$243.80	$79.18
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	189	110	$20.00	$6.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	135	$361.00	$123.10
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	96	23	$275.00	$130.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	60	$363.00	$140.64
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	37	37	$127.00	$46.75
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	33	32	$1036.00	$178.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$544.00	$182.77
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	27	26	$4720.00	$1388.73
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	26	26	$4407.00	$1385.44
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	15	12	$115.00	$32.36
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	15	11	$105.00	$40.37
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	14	$409.00	$143.27
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	13	13	$706.00	$153.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	639	370	$248.00	$101.43
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	328	212	$113.34	$39.72
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	289	172	$150.00	$54.20
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	232	173	$130.00	$47.62
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	226	119	$245.13	$78.97
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	198	108	$20.00	$5.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	124	124	$361.00	$123.54
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	70	16	$275.00	$136.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	40	$367.11	$143.61
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	38	37	$1036.00	$197.06
12034 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 7.6-12.5 cm	33	32	$1008.00	$113.02
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	30	29	$4407.00	$1410.14
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	26	$365.00	$145.27
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	23	23	$127.00	$46.29
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	22	22	$4720.00	$1408.38
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	21	21	$706.00	$156.58
12035 Repair of wound (12.6 to 20.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	19	19	$1233.00	$132.31
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	17	17	$174.00	$62.38
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	13	11	$115.00	$32.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$544.00	$184.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	528	325	$248.00	$83.76
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	317	209	$113.00	$38.55
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	235	180	$130.00	$44.83
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	194	113	$243.30	$76.93
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	183	120	$150.00	$50.96
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	168	98	$20.00	$6.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	118	118	$361.00	$120.16
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	54	12	$275.00	$143.86
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	33	31	$1036.00	$189.70
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	28	$277.00	$150.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	24	$363.00	$118.68
12035 Repair of wound (12.6 to 20.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	19	19	$1233.00	$134.62
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	18	18	$4720.00	$1506.02
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$127.00	$44.31
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	18	18	$706.00	$161.10
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	15	11	$105.00	$36.75
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	14	14	$174.00	$60.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$544.00	$182.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	628	374	$221.12	$81.46
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	353	210	$83.84	$36.85
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	283	208	$93.11	$42.64
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	253	152	$131.15	$48.16
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	225	126	$210.65	$71.35
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	191	111	$12.02	$6.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	110	110	$324.35	$118.49
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	47	12	$275.00	$142.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$319.54	$119.24
12034 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 7.6-12.5 cm	35	35	$1008.00	$113.54
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	33	32	$103.97	$41.68
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	32	32	$4407.00	$1466.31
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	20	$277.00	$145.40
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	20	18	$86.00	$34.33
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	20	19	$706.00	$156.97
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	19	$4720.00	$1465.47
12035 Repair of wound (12.6 to 20.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	19	18	$1233.00	$131.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$498.00	$178.53
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	15	15	$155.33	$56.99
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	11	11	$80.00	$37.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,136	19	$18.55	$11.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	696	405	$202.00	$80.17
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	432	250	$66.00	$35.26
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	351	247	$72.00	$40.50
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	275	157	$118.00	$46.44
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	245	135	$194.86	$73.98
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	206	117	$8.00	$6.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	157	157	$298.00	$118.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	36	$296.00	$118.16
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	39	12	$275.00	$144.50
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	35	22	$67.00	$33.45
12034 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 7.6-12.5 cm	32	32	$1008.00	$113.82
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	32	32	$4407.00	$1467.20
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	29	29	$89.00	$39.93
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	28	$277.00	$145.65
12035 Repair of wound (12.6 to 20.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	29	28	$1233.00	$130.97
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	29	28	$706.00	$157.31
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	28	$4720.00	$1462.43
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	20	18	$60.00	$36.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$452.00	$178.83
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	17	17	$139.00	$55.67
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	16	11	$71.00	$32.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,648	28	$18.55	$12.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	755	450	$202.00	$79.91
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	478	255	$66.00	$34.62
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	397	249	$72.00	$40.22
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	292	160	$180.90	$69.94
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	282	146	$118.00	$45.53
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	248	149	$8.00	$5.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	115	115	$298.00	$118.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	49	$296.00	$117.55
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	40	39	$89.00	$39.70
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	36	36	$4407.00	$1471.19
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	33	33	$4720.00	$1471.53
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	33	33	$706.00	$158.51
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	31	25	$67.00	$32.87
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$277.00	$145.76
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	21	12	$82.00	$41.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$452.00	$178.45
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	18	15	$71.00	$32.86
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	16	16	$139.00	$55.33
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	15	13	$60.00	$36.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA A71169

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00A711690 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Congregational Homes

900 E Harrison Ave, Pomona, CA 917672075

Phone: 9096245061

Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

2627 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 911071412

Phone: 6267972002

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners

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Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

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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 July 23, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 23, 2008

Registered at 2627 E WASHINGTON BLVD, PASADENA, CA 911071412 (Tel: 6267972002)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2008

Registered at 2627 E WASHINGTON BLVD, PASADENA, CA 911071412 (Tel: 6267972002)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 23, 2008

Recorded as DANIEL LASTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 23, 2008

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #A71169 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 12, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1457353062

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 12, 2005

Last Update: July 23, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2627 E Washington Blvd

Pasadena, CA 911071412

Phone: 6267972002

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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