David So, M.D.
NPI 1487882973 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Newport Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David So, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1487882973).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487882973
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A136697 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
499 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 128 | $64 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 69 | $52 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 53 | $11 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 49 | $78 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 43 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 39 | $10 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 183 | 62 |
| Amoxicillin | 79 | 52 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 70 | 44 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 60 | 30 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 15 |
| Cephalexin | 22 | 20 |
| Celecoxib | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14,567 across 17 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 101 the City Dr SPavilion 3 Bldg 29aOrange, CA 92868Phone: (714) 456-5759
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-06-23
- Last updated
- 2025-05-23
- Certified
- 2025-05-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is David So's NPI number?
- David So's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487882973, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David So's specialty?
- David So is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David So located?
- David So's practice location on file with NPPES is 22 Corporate Plaza Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660-7985.
- What is David So's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David So is (949) 722-7038.
- Does David So accept Medicare?
- David So is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David So's NPI active?
- Yes — David So's NPI (1487882973) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.