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Sports Medicine

Stephen Gardner, MD

Works at hospitals in Mission Viejo, CA · California

Summary

Stephen Gardner, MD (Sports Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. NPI 1871753392. 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 Stephen Gardner, 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

Sports MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
18Years since medical school (graduated 2008)
MaleGender (as listed)
Community Orthopedic Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Stephen Gardner work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Stephen Gardner at 1 hospital: Providence Mission Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Stephen Gardner see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Mission Viejo, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Stephen Gardner's specialty?
Medicare lists Sports Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Orthopedic Surgery.
Does Stephen Gardner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen Gardner 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 Stephen Gardner?
(949) 348-4000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Stephen Gardner's NPI number?
1871753392. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Stephen Gardner works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen Gardner 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 Stephen Gardner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Community Orthopedic Medical Group17 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other sports medicine doctors in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871753392
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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