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Michael S. Bloch, DPM

(Michael Bloch, D.P.M.)
Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)
Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine (1996)
Professional interests include: foot fusion, bone surgery, diabetic neuropathy, and more.
21250 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 160
Torrance, CA 90503

Michael S. Bloch, DPM is a podiatrist in Torrance, CA specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Michael S. Bloch, DPM is affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial, Providence and WEST TORRANCE PODIATRISTS GROUP INC.

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Office Locations

21250 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 160
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 540-1213
(310) 540-7405
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Providence

2780 Skypark Drive Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 326-8551
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Some issues Michael S. Bloch, DPM can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

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.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael S. Bloch, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, vascular procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Michael S. Bloch, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 15
doctor visit 450
nail procedures 15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 178
skin procedures 178
vascular procedures 36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael S. Bloch, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael S. Bloch, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 23
doctor visit 428
nail procedures 23
nerve block 15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 208
skin procedures 208

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM.

Gender
Male 51
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 86
Black 0
Hispanic 28
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 43
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 34
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM in 2013

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 42
Dementia 14
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael S. Bloch, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael S. Bloch, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 21
doctor visit 390
nail procedures 21
nerve block 17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 205
skin procedures 205
vascular procedures 17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM.

Gender
Male 52
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 97
Black 0
Hispanic 26
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 39
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM in 2014

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 36
Dementia 14
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael S. Bloch, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael S. Bloch, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration 24
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 38
doctor visit 443
injections 24
nail procedures 38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 225
skin procedures 225
vascular procedures 22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM.

Gender
Male 166
Female 246
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 294
Black 28
Hispanic 66
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 144
85 and over 88
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM in 2015

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 39
Dementia 12
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael S. Bloch, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael S. Bloch, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration 38
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 30
doctor visit 538
injections 38
nail procedures 30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 234
skin procedures 234
vascular procedures 30

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM.

Gender
Male 85
Female 132
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 148
Black 0
Hispanic 35
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 37
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM in 2016

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 39
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael S. Bloch, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, vascular procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Michael S. Bloch, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration 30
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 30
doctor visit 645
injections 30
nail procedures 30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 230
skin procedures 230
vascular procedures 36

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM.

Gender
Male 115
Female 139
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 160
Black 26
Hispanic 42
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 56
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM in 2017

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 45
Dementia 21
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael S. Bloch, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, vascular procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael S. Bloch, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration 14
doctor visit 634
injections 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 155
skin procedures 155
vascular procedures 61

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM.

Gender
Male 116
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 0
Hispanic 32
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 64
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM in 2018

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 44
Dementia 21
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael S. Bloch, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael S. Bloch, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 648
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 108
skin procedures 108
vascular procedures 61

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM.

Gender
Male 116
Female 154
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 181
Black 23
Hispanic 33
Asian 22
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 55
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM in 2019

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 41
Dementia 19
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael S. Bloch, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, vascular procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael S. Bloch, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration 17
doctor visit 607
injections 17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 172
skin procedures 172
vascular procedures 59

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM.

Gender
Male 126
Female 150
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 201
Black 17
Hispanic 32
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 97
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 57
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM in 2020

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 41
Dementia 14
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael S. Bloch, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, vascular procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael S. Bloch, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration 22
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 20
doctor visit 684
excision 20
injections 22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 248
skin procedures 248
vascular procedures 29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM.

Gender
Male 122
Female 151
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 200
Black 0
Hispanic 30
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 89
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 60
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM in 2021

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 37
Dementia 15
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael S. Bloch, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, vascular procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael S. Bloch, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 12
aspiration 15
doctor visit 745
incision and drainage 12
injections 15
minor procedures 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 290
skin procedures 290
skin surgery 12
vascular procedures 23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM.

Gender
Male 132
Female 177
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 213
Black 21
Hispanic 34
Asian 27
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 63
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 38
Dementia 9
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Michael S. Bloch, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Michael S. Bloch, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Torrance, CA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, vascular procedures and nail procedures.

abscess drainage 12
aspiration 22
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 25
doctor visit 564
excision 20
incision and drainage 12
injections 22
minor procedures 12
nail procedures 26
nerve block 16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 204
skin procedures 204
skin surgery 12
vascular procedures 37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM.

Gender
Male 98
Female 134
Ethnicity
Black / African American 10
Asian / Pacific Islander 9
Non-Hispanic White 160
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 32
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 82
85 and over 50
Less than 65 16
65 to 74 83

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael S. Bloch, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael S. Bloch, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 36
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 14
Cancer 10

Education & Training

Michael S. Bloch, DPM graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at Bay Harbor Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine (1996)

Residency: Bay Harbor Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Michael S. Bloch, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Torrance Memorial
Providence
WEST TORRANCE PODIATRISTS GROUP INC

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.

Michael S. Bloch, DPM appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Blue Shield of California, Interplan PPO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, CIGNA PPO, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO, CCN PPO, Medicare, First Choice PPO and ChoiceHumana PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Michael S. Bloch, DPM accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Blue Shield of California
Interplan PPO
Anthem
Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
CIGNA PPO
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO
CCN PPO
Medicare
First Choice PPO
ChoiceHumana PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Michael S. Bloch, DPM has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Michael S. Bloch, DPM from all over the web to help you find the right in Torrance, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Michael S. Bloch, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $1,442 Neo-Synalar Cream
$1,000 		Genadur
$350 		Neo-Synalar Cream Kit
$92
Organogenesis Inc. $1,154 PuraPly
$989 		Puraply/Affinity/NuTech
$96 		Puraply Antimicrobial
$68
Sandoz Inc. $1,073 KERYDIN
$1,048 		IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE AND ALBUTEROL SULFATE
$25
Amniox Medical $903 CLARIX
$903
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $887 Biomet Orthopak
$590 		AccuFill
$119 		Nextremity General Instrument
$58 		Stratum Foot Plating System
$57 		Bone Healing
$28 		Other
$36
Other $5,787 Exogen
$484 		CLARIX
$410 		Lapiplasty System
$397 		JUBLIA
$292 		GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX
$212 		Other
$3,991
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $8,865
Consulting Fee $1,350
Travel and Lodging $616
Education $415

Biography

Dr. Michael Bloch is a specialist in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). His areas of expertise include the following: meniscus surgery, knee arthritis, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. He usually is in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Bloch's hospital/clinic affiliations include Torrance Memorial and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

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