Dr. Carlos Guanche, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Carlos Guanche is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tarzana, California. In 2023, Dr. Guanche performed 17 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#245 in California) and 14 shoulder replacements (#80 in California), for a combined total of 31 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
17 verified cases
#245 in California
Shoulder Replacement
14 verified cases
#80 in California

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Guanche

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Guanche, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 424-314-7630
18370 Burbank Blvd Ste 100
Tarzana, CA 91356
NPI: 1518997154
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
⚽ Sports medicine specialist
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.