Dr. Robert S. Gorab, MD

  • Irvine, CA
  • Orthopedic surgeon
NPI1326035601
Part D claims, 2024
535
Publications
33
Industry payments
$15.3M
Insurance carriers
5
State license
1
Practice address
16300 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618
Practice phone
Call (949) 727-3999
Professional email
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Primary practice

Donald I. Altman MD

Irvine, California

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Dr. Robert S. Gorab is an orthopedic surgeon in Irvine, California

Dr. Gorab practices at Donald I. Altman MD in Irvine, California.

Dr. Gorab's NPI, 1326035601, was assigned on October 3, 2005. Dr. Gorab graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1987. Dr. Gorab holds California license G64419.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
October 3, 2005
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(949) 727-3999
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Sex
Male
Medical school graduation
1987

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Robert S. Gorab practices at Donald I. Altman MD in Irvine, California

Dr. Gorab's primary practice is Donald I. Altman MD, at 16300 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618 in Orange County. The practice phone is (949) 727-3999.

  • Donald I. Altman MD
    16300 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618 · Orange CountyPhone(949) 727-3999

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Robert S. Gorab is affiliated with 1 site of care

Dr. Gorab's primary practice is Donald I. Altman MD in Irvine, California.

Donald I. Altman MDIrvine, CaliforniaPrimary

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

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SiteEHR vendor and product
Donald I. Altman MDAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Robert S. Gorab is one of 2,056 orthopedic surgeons in California

Orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Gorab's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207X00000X. Dr. Gorab is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Gorab is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Orthopaedic surgery, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense G64419 · 1988 to 2026 · taxonomy 207X00000X

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists hip replacement, knee replacement and repeat hip or knee replacement surgery among the conditions Dr. Gorab treats.

Orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Gorab

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2,056orthopedic surgeons in California
7orthopedic surgeons in Irvine

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Robert S. Gorab's patients have a median age of 69

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Gorab's median patient age at 69, with 49% women.

Dr. Gorab's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 69

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women49%
  • Men48%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Robert S. Gorab wrote 535 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Gorab wrote 535 Medicare Part D claims for 200 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 498 of them, across 8 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $3,607 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 420 claims across 9 drugs.

Part D claims, 2024535
Drugs named by CMS8
Total drug cost$3,607
Part D patients200

Dr. Gorab's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Gorab's Part D claims, 2024

  • Opioids21%110 of 535 claims
  • Antibiotics15%79 of 535 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 4202024: 49819%

Drugs named by CMS: 8 in 2024, 9 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

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Dr. Robert S. Gorab has 33 publications on record

Dmand AI links 33 papers to Dr. Gorab, published from 2013 to 2024. 2020 was the busiest year, with 4. The most frequent topics are Reoperation, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee and Prosthesis Failure. Dr. Gorab has published most often in J Arthroplasty. Dr. Gorab's most frequent co-authors are Steven L. Barnett, MD, Jay J. Patel, MD and Nader A. Nassif, MD.

Papers33
Years published2013 to 2024

Dr. Gorab's papers by year, 2013 to 2024

Topics Dr. Gorab writes about most

  • Reoperation
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
  • Hip Prosthesis
  • Knee Joint
  • Femur
  • Knee Prosthesis

Dr. Gorab's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Gorab

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Robert S. Gorab received $15,315,589 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 281 general payments to Dr. Gorab from 11 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Royalties and licenses make up the largest share, 98% of the total. DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. paid the most, $15,177,089. It also lists 2 research payments totaling $788 from 2016 to 2017.

General payments to Dr. Gorab by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Gorab by kind, 2016 to 2025

$15.3Min total
  • Royalties and licenses$15,028,90098%
  • Consulting fees$265,7672%
  • Travel and lodging$16,2950%
  • Food and beverage$4,0140%
  • Accredited education speaker fees$6120%

Companies that paid Dr. Gorab the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Robert S. Gorab has 5 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 5 awards for Dr. Gorab, most recently CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2013.

Awards and honors for Dr. Gorab

  1. 2013
    • CMS Stage 1 EHR
  2. 2012
    • Physician of Excellence
    • Super Doc
  3. 2008
    • Associate Professor Faculty Teaching Award
  4. 2004
    • "CARE" Award

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Robert S. Gorab graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Dr. Gorab graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1987.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  2. Board certified in orthopaedic surgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Robert S. Gorab accepts plans from 5 insurance carriers

Dr. Gorab is in network with 5 carriers, including Elevance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Elevance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • HCSC
  • Regence Health Plans

Plan types Dr. Gorab accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO5
  2. Medicare4
  3. HMO2
  4. POS2
  5. EPO1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Robert S. Gorab's profile data

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NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Robert S. Gorab's NPI number?

Dr. Robert S. Gorab's NPI number is 1326035601. It was assigned on October 3, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Robert S. Gorab?

Dr. Robert S. Gorab is an orthopedic surgeon in Irvine, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207X00000X).

Where does Dr. Robert S. Gorab practice?

Dr. Gorab practices at 16300 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618. Dr. Gorab's primary practice is Donald I. Altman MD in Irvine, California.

What is Dr. Robert S. Gorab's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Gorab is (949) 727-3999.

What is Dr. Robert S. Gorab's medical license number?

Dr. Gorab holds California license G64419.

Is Dr. Robert S. Gorab board certified?

Yes. Dr. Gorab is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Where did Dr. Robert S. Gorab go to medical school?

Dr. Gorab graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1987.

What drugs does Dr. Robert S. Gorab prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gorab's most prescribed drugs by claims were Meloxicam, Diclofenac Sodium and Amoxicillin.

Has Dr. Robert S. Gorab received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $15,315,589 in general payments to Dr. Gorab from 11 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.

How long has Dr. Robert S. Gorab been practicing?

Dr. Gorab graduated from medical school in 1987, 39 years ago.

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Does Dr. Robert S. Gorab do research?

Dmand AI links 33 publications to Dr. Gorab, published from 2013 to 2024.

Who does Dr. Robert S. Gorab publish with?

Dr. Gorab's most frequent co-authors are Steven L. Barnett, MD (11 shared papers), Jay J. Patel, MD (8 shared papers) and Nader A. Nassif, MD (6 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Robert S. Gorab accept?

Dr. Gorab is in network with 5 carriers, including Elevance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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