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Orthopedic Surgery

David So, MD

Works at hospitals in Newport Beach, CA · Irvine, CA · California

Summary

David So, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Newport Beach, CA and Irvine, CA. NPI 1487882973. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about David So, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
17Years since medical school (graduated 2009)
Wayne State University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Orthopedic Institute of Newport Beach Limited PartnershipGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does David So work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists David So at 2 hospitals: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and Hoag Orthopedic Institute. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does David So see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Huntington Beach, CA and Newport Beach, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is David So's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does David So accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David So accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for David So?
(949) 722-7038, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is David So's NPI number?
1487882973. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where David So works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David So at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where David So is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists David So as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Orthopedic Institute of Newport Beach Limited Partnership28 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Huntington Beach

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntington Beach, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487882973
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians