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LA JOLLA ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA INC
NPI 1598154189
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma in La Jolla, CA

Active since January 20, 2015
9850 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 210, LA JOLLA, CA 92037(858) 535-1075(858) 452-3283 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 17, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LA JOLLA ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA INC (NPI 1598154189) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic trauma in La Jolla, California and active in the NPI registry since January 2015. The organization lists Richard Thunder, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598154189
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207XX0801X
Legal Business NameLA JOLLA ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA INC
Location Address9850 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 210La Jolla, CA 92037-1224
Mailing Address9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 210La Jolla, CA 92037-1224 · (858) 535-1075 · Fax (858) 452-3283
Phone(858) 535-1075
Fax(858) 452-3283
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRichard ThunderPresident · (858) 535-1075
Enumeration DateJanuary 20, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 17, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMay 17, 2022
✔ NPI 1598154189 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 7

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic TraumaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0801X
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0114X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineTaxonomy 207XS0117X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Foot and Ankle SurgeryTaxonomy 207XX0004X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X
9850 GENESEE AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Frank Swenson, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1942228432
9850 GENESEE AVENUE SUITE 210
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 535-1075
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
David Hackley, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1790703288
9850 GENESEE AVE. SUITE 210
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 535-1075
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Richard Thunder, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1780602276
9850 GENESEE AVENUE SUITE 210
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 535-1075
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Christopher Urband, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1376834572
11939 RANCHO BERNARDO RD STE 115
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 705-6130
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc is 1598154189. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 20, 2015.

Where is La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc located?

La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc is located at 9850 Genesee Ave Suite 210, La Jolla, CA 92037. The listed phone number is (858) 535-1075.

What is La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma, with taxonomy code 207XX0801X.

Is La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Orthopedic Surgery, reassign their Medicare billing to La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc was last updated on May 17, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.