Walavan Sivakumar, M.D.

Neurological Surgery

Walavan Sivakumar is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Torrance, CA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(424) 212-5361Torrance, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Walavan Sivakumar, M.D. practices as part of a group neurosurgeon practice in Torrance, CA. Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (class of 2010), he has been practicing for over 16 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 261 Neurological Surgery providers in CASee all Neurological Surgery in Torrance16+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 1859dNPPES updated 2021-04-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5215 Torrance Blvd Ste 300, Torrance, CA 90503-4009

Fax: (310) 316-3466
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

426

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

14

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

18

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $264

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
42%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Stroke / TIA
42%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

Ischemic Heart Disease
31%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
30%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$10.6k received from industry

31 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Walavan Sivakumar's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2010

    Keck School of Medicine of Usc

  2. Board certified · Apr 19, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 2010)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4718 Hermano Dr, Tarzana, CA 91356-4516

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194105

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Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Walavan Sivakumar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Walavan Sivakumar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Torrance required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Walavan Sivakumar

Dr. Sivakumar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Torrance, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (424) 212-5361.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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