Gregory D. Carlson, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

Orthopaedic Surgery

Gregory D. Carlson is an Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine specialist based in Orange, CA with over 39 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(714) 598-1745Orange, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

With over 39 years in orthopaedic surgery, Gregory D. Carlson, M.D. is a long-established orthopaedic surgery of the spine specialist in Orange. Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine (class of 1987), he has been practicing for over 39 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data).

1 of 83 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in CASee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Orange39+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1524dNPPES updated 2022-03-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1120 W. La Veta Avenue Suite 300, Orange, CA 92868-4246

Fax: (714) 941-9539
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Hypertension
73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Osteoporosis
30%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

Ischemic Heart Disease
29%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Diabetes
28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
24%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1987

    Loma Linda University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 21, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

Taxonomy: 207XS0117X

Education & Training

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1987)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1120 W La Veta Ave Ste 300, Orange, CA 92868-4246

Differs from practice location

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Care With Gregory D. Carlson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Gregory D. Carlson for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Orange required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gregory D. Carlson

Dr. Carlson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Orange, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 598-1745.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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