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Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD

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(Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD)

(129 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, ankle problems

444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 603
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 423-4566

Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD is an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 603
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Some issues Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, 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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"You often see cheerleaders and dancers practicing wherever they can -- on uneven grass surfaces and even cement," adds Apostolos, who works with another colleague Glenn Pfeffer, MD, an orthopedic...”—"Along With Gold and Glory, Injuries a Growing Pain for Female Athletes", Huff Post, August 2012

“Dr. Glenn Pfeffer is an orthopedic surgeon in San Francisco who is among the growing number of doctors who no longer contracts with insurance companies.”—"Getting a straight answer", SFGATE, January 2012

“"Athletes will play through a level of pain in their feet that, if they felt it in their knees or their shoulders, they'd be hammering at a surgeon's door," says Glenn Pfeffer, the director of the...”—"Unhappy Feet (Published 2008)", New York Times, September 2008

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	413

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	447

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	41
Hispanic	22
Asian	14
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	24
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	434
immobilization	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	38
Hispanic	21
Asian	19
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	17
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	398
immobilization	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	42
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	42
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	411

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	40
Hispanic	22
Asian	18
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	14
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	438

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	24
Hispanic	25
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	23
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	429

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	26
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	25
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	442

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	33
Hispanic	18
Asian	21
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	16
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	220

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	239

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	14
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	280

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	12
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA were immobilization.

doctor visit	377
immobilization	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	24
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	234
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	73
85 and over	17
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	170

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certification: Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

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. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.49 out of 5 stars based on 129 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Glenn B. Pfeffer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

4.49

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Pfeffer was thorough, articulate, open to a full consideration of possibilities

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Pfeffer is very thorough and Took his time during our visit

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Extremely attentive and thorough. Highly confident in him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-29

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent. Very patient and informative.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Pfeffer and his team are amazing.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Great staff and dr was great

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very good experience

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Great doctor

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$9,933 Osteoarthritis of the knee $9,933
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$1,305 Infinity $600	SALVATION $335	Foot and Ankle $153	GRAVITY $125	MICA $81	Other $10
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,275 Juggerknot-Foot & Ankle $1,240	Alps Plates and Instruments $35
Paragon 28, Inc.	$467 Promo $154	Portfolio $134	Apex 3D $27	Gorilla $27	$125
Micromed Inc	$452 $452
Other	$1,540 Recon-Lower Extremity Metal $268	Sports Med Small Joint $218	VANTAGE $186	ACCULIF $150	Salto Talaris Total Ankle Prosthesis $121	Other $597

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$8,662
Food and Beverage	$2,785
Travel and Lodging	$1,873
Education	$1,651

Biography

Dr. Glenn Pfeffer's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Pfeffer's areas of clinical interest consist of musculoskeletal problems and ankle problems. He is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and a graduate of Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania's residency program. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He usually is in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Pfeffer's office in Los Angeles, CA.