Dr. Scott K. Tanaka
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 13 years
- Graduated from: Tulane University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2008
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1881843050
Dr. Scott K. Tanaka M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
He is located at 4060 4th Avenue Suite 700 in San Diego, CA 92103. Can help patients with the following: Bunions, Cervical Radiculopathy, Dislocated Shoulder, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881843050. Appointment can be made via the phone number (619) 299-8500. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.sharp.com/san-diego-doctors/dr-scott-tanaka-86910. He is affiliated with 4 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Scott K. Tanaka, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Scott K. Tanaka.
- ACL Tear
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Elbow Pain
- Frostbite
- Hammer Toe
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott K. Tanaka
Insurances Accepted by Dr. Scott K. Tanaka
- Medicare
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Scott K. Tanaka is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Hand Surgery) .
Bills through: California Orthopaedic Institute Medical Associates Inc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and is not a comment on insurance accepted, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Encore Medical | $1652 |
| Pacific Medical | $580 |
| Smith \u0026 Nephew | $380 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $2517 |
| Other | $1500 |
| Travel and Lodging | $500 |
Studies
TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2008Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://www.sharp.com/san-diego-doctors/dr-scott-tanaka-86910
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Scott K. Tanaka treat?
Dr. Scott K. Tanaka provides treatment for Bunions, Cervical Radiculopathy, Dislocated Shoulder, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS). For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Scott K. Tanaka accept patients with Medicare?
Yes, Dr. Scott K. Tanaka accepts patients with Medicare.
Has Dr. Scott K. Tanaka affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Scott K. Tanaka is affiliated with SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL.
Does Dr. Scott K. Tanaka have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Scott K. Tanaka is affiliated with Northern California Orthopedic Centers Medical Group. For the full list of practices see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Scott K. Tanaka?
Dr. Scott K. Tanaka's office is located at 4060 4th Avenue Suite 700 in San Diego, CA 92103.