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Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

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

1120 W LA VETA AVENUE SUITE 300
ORANGE, CA 92868

(714) 409-3852

Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD is a sports medicine doctor in ORANGE, CA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph and St. Joseph Hospital (Orange).

Office Locations

1120 W LA VETA AVENUE SUITE 300
ORANGE, CA 92868

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Some issues Dr. Steve A. Mora, 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.

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 Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in ORANGE, CA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	142
doctor visit	347
injections	142
musculoskeletal imaging	166
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	187

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in ORANGE, CA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	165
doctor visit	308
hip imaging	16
injections	165
musculoskeletal imaging	221
pelvic imaging	16
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	255

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	17
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in ORANGE, CA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	167
doctor visit	240
injections	167
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	148
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	148

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in ORANGE, CA during 2015 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	212
doctor visit	361
hip imaging	39
injections	212
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
musculoskeletal imaging	248
X-rays	229

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	122
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	68
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in ORANGE, CA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	231
doctor visit	387
hip imaging	27
injections	231
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	27
musculoskeletal imaging	221
synovectomy	16
X-rays	194

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	59
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	25
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in ORANGE, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	248
doctor visit	260
hip imaging	29
injections	248
joint surgery	27
lower extremity surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	27
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	157
synovectomy	16
X-rays	128

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	20
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in ORANGE, CA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	245
doctor visit	344
hip imaging	46
injections	245
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	46
musculoskeletal imaging	126
synovectomy	12
X-rays	80

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	16
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in ORANGE, CA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	159
doctor visit	333
hip imaging	35
injections	159
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	35
musculoskeletal imaging	158
X-rays	123

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	17
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in ORANGE, CA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	122
doctor visit	255
hip imaging	27
injections	122
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	27
musculoskeletal imaging	105
X-rays	78

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in ORANGE, CA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	140
doctor visit	242
hip imaging	18
injections	140
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	113
X-rays	95

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in ORANGE, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	103
doctor visit	177
hip imaging	14
injections	103
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	86
X-rays	72

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in ORANGE, CA were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration	175
doctor visit	295
hip imaging	27
injections	175
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
musculoskeletal imaging	159
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	19
synovectomy	14
X-rays	144

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	106
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	39
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	54
85 and over	14
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	78

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

St. Joseph Hospital (Orange)

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. Steve A. Mora, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Health Net HMO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in ORANGE, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
IntraVu Inc.	$43,000 $43,000
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$7,432 AccuFill $3,900	KNEES $2,432	Persona $837	Comprehensive Primary Stem $94	Biomet BMA Bone Marrow Aspirate $88	Other $81
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$2,102 SUTUREFIX $1,758	Sports Med Hip $169	LENS Surgical Imaging System $64	Hip Positioning System $29	Coblation Wands $12	Other $71
Stryker Corporation	$1,966 Ivy AIR $422	MAKOplasty $412	INSPACE $250	Mako $186	Hip Arthroscopy Access & Instrumentation Set $175	Other $520
Zimmer Holding Inc	$1,736 Knee $1,736
Other	$9,371 NEOX $788	CLARIX $659	CARTICEL $504	Nexa Plus $500	Proclaim IPG $360	Other $6,560

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$43,000
Food and Beverage	$10,135
Travel and Lodging	$7,905
Education	$3,979
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$500
Other	$87

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD.

IntraVu Inc.

2019

$1,500.00

Physician Covered Recipient

NSO Grant

Biography

Dr. Steve Mora is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Areas of expertise for Dr. Mora include forearm fracture, knee arthritis, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. Dr. Mora is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. His education and training includes medical school at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine and residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. Patient ratings for Dr. Mora average 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Mora seems to honor United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. He has received the following distinction: Heart of the Ministry for His Work in Peru. According to Providence Medical Foundation, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Orange, CA.