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Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2013)

Professional interests include: arm fracture, leg fracture, injuries, and more.

3610 Long Beach Boulevard Suite 202
Long Beach, CA

(562) 427-8119

Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD is an orthopedist in Long Beach, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 2013 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD is affiliated with Providence, Long Beach Medical Center, Greater Newport Physicians, MemorialCare, LONG BEACH - LAKEWOOD ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE, MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians and COMMONS CLINIC MEDICAL GROUP, PC.

Office Locations

Greater Newport Physicians

3610 Long Beach Boulevard Suite 202
Long Beach, CA

(562) 427-8119

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3828 Schaufele Avenue Suite 320
Long Beach, CA

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Providence

3828 Schaufele Avenue Suite 320
Long Beach, CA 90808

(562) 348-4588

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Greater Newport Physicians

5750 Downey Avenue
Lakewood, CA

(562) 633-3787

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5750 Downey Avenue Suite 308
Lakewood, CA 90712

(562) 633-3787

(562) 633-1977

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Some issues Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

joint aspiration

joint injections

In 2023, Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD performed more joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

carpal tunnel surgery

decompression surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

open carpal tunnel surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

In 2013, Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD had a list price for carpal tunnel surgery, decompression surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	13
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD treated as an orthopedist in Long Beach, CA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	59
doctor visit	205
hospital care	12
injections	59
inpatient care	12
musculoskeletal imaging	29
X-rays	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	13
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD treated as an orthopedist in Long Beach, CA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	90
doctor visit	290
hospital care	59
injections	90
inpatient care	59
musculoskeletal imaging	86
X-rays	86

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	19
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD treated as an orthopedist in Long Beach, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	151
doctor visit	429
hospital care	30
immobilization	36
injections	151
inpatient care	30
musculoskeletal imaging	91
X-rays	91

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	23
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD treated as an orthopedist in Long Beach, CA during 2023 were aspiration, injections, immobilization and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	286
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	581
hospital care	20
immobilization	45
injections	286
inpatient care	20
musculoskeletal imaging	30
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	30

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	27
Hispanic	49
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	34
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD treated as an orthopedist in Long Beach, CA were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	146
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	306
hospital care	30
immobilization	40
injections	146
inpatient care	30
musculoskeletal imaging	59
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	111
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	31
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	15
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	87

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 2013. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2013)

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals (2018)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Long Beach Medical Center

Greater Newport Physicians

MemorialCare

LONG BEACH - LAKEWOOD ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE

MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

COMMONS CLINIC MEDICAL GROUP, PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard Sung Ahn, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AXOGEN	$772 AxoGuard Nerve Connector $632	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $92	AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $47
Globus Medical, Inc.	$377 Autobahn $120	Anthem $69	Ankle Fracture System $56	CAPTIVATE $44	TROCH NAIL $41	Other $48
Stryker Corporation	$217 Variax $192	Bio4 $24
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$152 XIAFLEX $152
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$38 NA $38
Other	$81 TRILURON $16	RAYOS $15	KRYSTEXXA $14	$36

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,535
Travel and Lodging	$102

Biography

Dr. Richard Ahn is a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist. His areas of expertise include the following: forearm fracture, knee arthritis, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. He is professionally affiliated with Providence, Greater Newport Physicians, and Long Beach Medical Center. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo, Dr. Ahn attended medical school at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Ahn accepts United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more.