Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > CA Providers > Sports Medicine Doctors

Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Andrew Karich, MD)

(321 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

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

2141 N Harbor Boulevard Suite 35000
Fullerton, CA 92835

(714) 626-8630

Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Fullerton, CA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton) and St. Jude Heritage Medical Group.

Office Locations

2141 N Harbor Boulevard Suite 35000
Fullerton, CA 92835

open_in_new

Some issues Dr. Andrew C. Karich, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

shoulder arthroscopy

In 2023, Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD had a list price for shoulder arthroscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

acromial resection

acromioplasty

arthroscopic acromioplasty

arthroscopic subacromial decompression

decompression surgery

subacromial decompression

In 2023, Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD had a list price for acromial resection, acromioplasty, arthroscopic acromioplasty, arthroscopic subacromial decompression, decompression surgery, and subacromial decompression that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

total shoulder replacement

In 2012, Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD performed more total shoulder replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fullerton, CA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	89
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	418
excision	16
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	27
injections	89
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	58
upper extremity surgery	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fullerton, CA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	90
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	397
hospital care	22
injections	90
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	35
minimally invasive procedures	35
upper extremity surgery	35

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	51
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fullerton, CA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	92
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	440
fracture surgery	15
hospital care	18
injections	92
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	27
lower extremity surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	27
upper extremity surgery	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	49
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fullerton, CA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	139
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	539
excision	25
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	19
injections	139
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	87
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	87
upper extremity surgery	87

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	0
Hispanic	68
Asian	90
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	104
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fullerton, CA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	134
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	555
excision	18
hospital care	15
injections	134
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	79
minimally invasive procedures	66
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	79

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	45
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	66
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fullerton, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	126
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	598
excision	17
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	22
injections	126
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	85
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	58
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	72

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	59
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fullerton, CA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	147
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	525
excision	19
hospital care	13
injections	147
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	81
minimally invasive procedures	62
reconstructive surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	81

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	54
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fullerton, CA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	127
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	600
excision	21
hospital care	12
injections	127
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	88
minimally invasive procedures	66
reconstructive surgery	22
upper extremity surgery	88

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	62
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fullerton, CA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	106
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	450
excision	18
hospital care	19
injections	106
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	79
minimally invasive procedures	55
reconstructive surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	79

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	49
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fullerton, CA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	83
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	393
injections	83
joint surgery	23
minimally invasive procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	46
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fullerton, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	98
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	449
injections	98
joint surgery	53
minimally invasive procedures	25
reconstructive surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	53

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fullerton, CA were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

aspiration	111
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	487
excision	19
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	18
injections	111
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	63
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	50
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	62

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	34
Non-Hispanic White	260
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	37
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	120
85 and over	49
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	155

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence St. Jude Medical Center

St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton)

St. Jude Heritage Medical Group

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. Andrew C. Karich, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, Interplan PPO, TriWest, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan PPO

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

Interplan PPO

TriWest

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Anthem

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

US Family Health Plan

Aetna Medicare PPO

CoventryFirst Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 321 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrew C. Karich, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fullerton, CA.

4.93

Overall Rating

(321 Ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$1,149 AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX $785	BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $135	Variax $51	PROCARE $47	Biosteon Interference Screws $46	Other $86
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$581 EUFLEXXA $581
BIOVENTUS LLC	$31 Joint Fluid Therapy $19	Supartz $13
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$21 TRULIGN TORIC $21
Empire Medical, Inc	$17 $17
Other	$16 SYNVISC-ONE $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,122
Education	$657
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$35

Biography

Dr. Andrew Karich specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and practices in Fullerton, CA. His education and training includes medical school at Creighton University School of Medicine and residency at Stanford University Medical Center. His areas of expertise include forearm fracture, knee arthritis, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. Dr. Karich's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. According to Providence Medical Foundation, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Karich's office in Fullerton, CA.