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Dr. David F. Sitler, MD
NPI1174536742PAC ID3072564715
- Medicare services, 2021
- 319
- Part D claims, 2017
- 20
- Publications
- 2
- MIPS score, 2024
- 89
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Practice address
- 3445 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 110, Torrance, CA 90505
- Practice phone
- Call (310) 325-8054
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Coast Surgery Center of South Bay
Surgery Center - Medicare-Certified · Torrance, California
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Dr. David F. Sitler is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, California
Dr. Sitler practices at Coast Surgery Center of South Bay in Torrance, California.
Dr. Sitler's NPI, 1174536742, was assigned on August 14, 2006. Dr. Sitler graduated from Uniformed Services University, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine in 1989. Dr. Sitler holds California license G69502.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1174536742NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 3072564715
- NPI enumeration date
- August 14, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (310) 325-8054
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 63
- Medical school graduation
- 1989
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. David F. Sitler practices in Torrance and San Diego
Dr. Sitler's primary practice is Coast Surgery Center of South Bay, at 3445 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 110, Torrance, CA 90505. The practice phone is (310) 325-8054. Dr. Sitler also practices at Coast Surgery Center, 3444 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123.
- Coast Surgery Center of South BayPrimary3445 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 110, Torrance, CA 90505Phone(310) 325-8054
- Coast Surgery Center3444 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123 · San Diego CountyPhone(858) 268-3566
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. David F. Sitler is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Sitler's primary practice is Coast Surgery Center of South Bay in Torrance, California. Dr. Sitler is also affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital. The medical group on file is Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Sitler to 1 more group practice or clinic and 1 ambulatory surgery center, each named with a free account.
Coast Surgery Center of South BayPrimary
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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. David F. Sitler's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Sitler practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Coast Surgery Center of South Bay | Available with a free account |
| +3 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. David F. Sitler is one of 2,056 orthopedic surgeons in California
Orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Sitler's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207X00000X. Dr. Sitler is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Sitler is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Orthopaedic surgery, CaliforniaPrimary
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Dr. David F. Sitler billed Medicare for 319 services in 2021
CMS data shows 319 Medicare services from Dr. Sitler across 5 procedure codes in 2021. Medicare paid $11,909 for them. Every service was in an office.
Medicare services, 2021319
Paid by Medicare$11,909
Procedure codes5
Dr. Sitler's Medicare services by type, 2020 to 2021
- 2020
- 2021
- Office and hospital visits
- 2020: 2032021: 16718%
- Drugs given in the office
- 2020: 2292021: 13342%
- Surgery
- 2020: 282021: 1932%
- Other services
- 2020: 202021: 0100%
Dr. Sitler compared with the California median for orthopedic surgeons, 2021
- Dr. Sitler
- California median
- Medicare services
- 319vs 68353% below
- Part D claims
- 20vs 7071% below
Medians across 1,844 orthopedic surgeons in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Sitler's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2021
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. David F. Sitler's patients have a median age of 44
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Sitler's median patient age at 44, with 53% women.
Dr. Sitler's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 44
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women53%
- Men44%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. David F. Sitler wrote 20 Medicare Part D claims in 2017
In 2017, Dr. Sitler wrote 20 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 1 drug, with $142 in total drug cost. In 2016, CMS named 12 claims across 1 drug.
Part D claims, 201720
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$142
Dr. Sitler's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2017
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2016 to 2017
- 2016
- 2017
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2016: 122017: 2067%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2017, 1 in 2016.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
Dr. David F. Sitler scored 89 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 89 out of 100 for Dr. Sitler for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Sitler accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Dr. Sitler's MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 89of 100Final score
- 81of 100Quality
- 99of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
- 82of 100Cost
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026
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Dr. David F. Sitler has 2 publications on record
Dmand AI links 2 papers to Dr. Sitler in 2005.
Papers2
Recent publications by Dr. Sitler
J Bone Joint Surg Am
Ankle InjuriesAnkle JointArthroscopy
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Dr. David F. Sitler received $10,177 in industry payments from 2016 to 2022
CMS Open Payments shows 36 general payments to Dr. Sitler from 9 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2022. Education make up the largest share, 65% of the total. Arthrex, Inc. paid the most, $4,568.
General payments to Dr. Sitler by program year, 2016 to 2022
General payments to Dr. Sitler by kind, 2016 to 2022
$10.2Kin total
- Education$6,63165%
- Food and beverage$2,22822%
- Travel and lodging$1,31813%
Companies that paid Dr. Sitler the most, 2016 to 2022
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. David F. Sitler graduated from Uniformed Services University, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Dr. Sitler graduated from Uniformed Services University, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine in 1989.
- Medical school
- Board certified in orthopaedic surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. David F. Sitler accepts plans from 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Sitler is in network with 5 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Regence Health Plans. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 3. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Regence Health Plans
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Plan types Dr. Sitler accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare3
- PPO3
- HMO2
- POS2
- EPO1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. David F. Sitler's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. David F. Sitler's NPI number?
Dr. David F. Sitler's NPI number is 1174536742. It was assigned on August 14, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. David F. Sitler?
Dr. David F. Sitler is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207X00000X).
Where does Dr. David F. Sitler practice?
Dr. Sitler practices at 3445 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 110, Torrance, CA 90505. Dr. Sitler also practices at 3444 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123. Dr. Sitler's primary practice is Coast Surgery Center of South Bay in Torrance, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Sitler to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 ambulatory surgery center.
What is Dr. David F. Sitler's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Sitler is (310) 325-8054.
What is Dr. David F. Sitler's medical license number?
Dr. Sitler holds California license G69502.
Which hospitals is Dr. David F. Sitler affiliated with?
Dr. Sitler is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital.
What medical group is Dr. David F. Sitler part of?
Dr. Sitler is linked to Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group.
Does Dr. David F. Sitler accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Sitler billed Medicare for 319 services in 2021, and Dr. Sitler accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. David F. Sitler's MIPS score?
Dr. Sitler's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 89 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
Is Dr. David F. Sitler board certified?
Yes. Dr. Sitler is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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What services does Dr. David F. Sitler bill to Medicare?
In 2021, Dr. Sitler's most billed Medicare services were injected or infused drug (J3301), office visit, established patient (99213) and office visit, established patient (99212).
Where did Dr. David F. Sitler go to medical school?
Dr. Sitler graduated from Uniformed Services University, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine in 1989.
What drugs does Dr. David F. Sitler prescribe most?
In 2017 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sitler's most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen.
Has Dr. David F. Sitler received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $10,177 in general payments to Dr. Sitler from 9 companies from 2016 to 2022. The largest total came from Arthrex, Inc.
How long has Dr. David F. Sitler been practicing?
Dr. Sitler graduated from medical school in 1989, 37 years ago.
Does Dr. David F. Sitler do research?
Dmand AI links 2 publications to Dr. Sitler.
What insurance does Dr. David F. Sitler accept?
Dr. Sitler is in network with 5 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Regence Health Plans. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 3. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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