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The Doctors and Services in Medicare Part B
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COASTAL SURGICAL SPECIALISTS, INC.
PISMO BEACH, CA, 93449
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities, Ambulatory Surgical
How This Provider Compares
This Provider
Avg in State & Specialty
Providers in this state and specialty were reimbursed, on average, $1,241 per patient in 2015.
They performed about 2 services per patient. Here’s how this provider compares.
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How This Provider’s Patients Compare
Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all of Part B patients.
This Provider's Services
This provider performed 292 different services in 2015
(254 were redacted as they were performed on less than 11 patients)
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CATEGORYDescription of Service |
Times Performed (or Units) | This Service's Rank | Patients | Unique Visits Per Patient |
Billed to Medicare | Payments from Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DIGESTIVE SYSTEMRemoval of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endo... + Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope × Service Code: 45385Performed in a facility |
182 times performed, 7% of services |
1st 5th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
182 patients got this service, 10% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$837,200.00an average of $4,600.00 per time performed |
$70,716.10 an average of $388.55 per time performed |
DIGESTIVE SYSTEMBiopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowe... + Biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope × Service Code: 43239Performed in a facility |
177 times performed, 7% of services |
2nd 2nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
174 patients got this service, 10% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$796,999.14an average of $4,502.82 per time performed |
$52,671.66 an average of $297.58 per time performed |
PROCEDURESColorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual no... + Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk × Service Code: G0121Performed in a facility |
173 times performed, 7% of services |
3rd 9th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
173 patients got this service, 10% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$755,800.67an average of $4,368.79 per time performed |
$64,719.30 an average of $374.10 per time performed |
DIGESTIVE SYSTEMDiagnostic examination of large bowel using an endoscope + Diagnostic examination of large bowel using an endoscope × Service Code: 45378Performed in a facility |
138 times performed, 5% of services |
4th 10th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
137 patients got this service, 8% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$634,800.00an average of $4,600.00 per time performed |
$53,400.48 an average of $386.96 per time performed |
DIGESTIVE SYSTEMBiopsy of large bowel using an endoscope Service Code: 45380Performed in a facility |
105 times performed, 4% of services |
5th 4th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
105 patients got this service, 6% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$483,000.00an average of $4,600.00 per time performed |
$31,191.30 an average of $297.06 per time performed |
DIGESTIVE SYSTEMRepair of groin hernia patient age 5 years or older Service Code: 49505Performed in a facility |
91 times performed, 4% of services |
6th 48th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
83 patients got this service, 5% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$1,183,000.00an average of $13,000.00 per time performed |
$108,010.63 an average of $1,186.93 per time performed |
DIGESTIVE SYSTEMDiagnostic examination of esophagus, stomach, and/or uppe... + Diagnostic examination of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope × Service Code: 43235Performed in a facility |
71 times performed, 3% of services |
7th 21st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
71 patients got this service, 4% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$324,039.74an average of $4,563.94 per time performed |
$21,500.93 an average of $302.83 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMRelease and/or relocation of median nerve of hand Service Code: 64721Performed in a facility |
70 times performed, 3% of services |
8th 27th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
65 patients got this service, 4% of patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$560,000.00an average of $8,000.00 per time performed |
$45,987.90 an average of $656.97 per time performed |
PROCEDURESColorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at... + Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk × Service Code: G0105Performed in a facility |
69 times performed, 3% of services |
9th 11th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
69 patients got this service, 4% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$278,070.00an average of $4,030.00 per time performed |
$25,847.40 an average of $374.60 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMRemoval of one knee cartilage using an endoscope Service Code: 29881Performed in a facility |
60 times performed, 2% of services |
10th 31st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
59 patients got this service, 3% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$738,000.00an average of $12,300.00 per time performed |
$63,312.60 an average of $1,055.21 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMRepair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope Service Code: 29827Performed in a facility |
59 times performed, 2% of services |
11th 32nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
59 patients got this service, 3% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$834,850.00an average of $14,150.00 per time performed |
$126,262.36 an average of $2,140.04 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMRemoval of shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope Service Code: 29822Performed in a facility |
56 times performed, 2% of services |
12th 114th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
56 patients got this service, 3% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$763,350.00an average of $13,631.25 per time performed |
$37,436.56 an average of $668.51 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMRemoval of both knee cartilages using an endoscope Service Code: 29880Performed in a facility |
51 times performed, 2% of services |
13th 26th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
50 patients got this service, 3% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$627,300.00an average of $12,300.00 per time performed |
$54,550.11 an average of $1,069.61 per time performed |
DIGESTIVE SYSTEMInsertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using ... + Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using an endoscope × Service Code: 43248Performed in a facility |
46 times performed, 2% of services |
14th 47th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
43 patients got this service, 2% of patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$207,000.00an average of $4,500.00 per time performed |
$15,773.86 an average of $342.91 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMService Code: 26055Performed in a facility |
46 times performed, 2% of services |
15th 35th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
38 patients got this service, 2% of patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$368,000.00an average of $8,000.00 per time performed |
$22,450.30 an average of $488.05 per time performed |
SKIN, HAIR AND NAILSRemoval of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid Service Code: 15823Performed in a facility |
38 times performed, 1% of services |
16th 19th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
24 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$331,999.92an average of $8,736.84 per time performed |
$16,442.22 an average of $432.69 per time performed |
EYERepair of tendon of upper eyelid Service Code: 67904Performed in a facility |
36 times performed, 1% of services |
17th 38th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
22 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$288,000.00an average of $8,000.00 per time performed |
$24,413.76 an average of $678.16 per time performed |
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMInsertion of central venous catheter and implanted device... + Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older × Service Code: 36561Performed in a facility |
33 times performed, 1% of services |
18th 106th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
33 patients got this service, 2% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$396,000.00an average of $12,000.00 per time performed |
$36,686.76 an average of $1,111.72 per time performed |
SKIN, HAIR AND NAILSService Code: 19301Performed in a facility |
31 times performed, 1% of services |
19th 74th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
28 patients got this service, 2% of patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$310,000.00an average of $10,000.00 per time performed |
$23,650.83 an average of $762.93 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMExtensive removal of shoulder joint tissue using an endos... + Extensive removal of shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope × Service Code: 29823Performed in a facility |
29 times performed, 1% of services |
20th 83rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
29 patients got this service, 2% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$410,350.00an average of $14,150.00 per time performed |
$40,966.27 an average of $1,412.63 per time performed |
DIGESTIVE SYSTEMRemoval of gallbladder using an endoscope Service Code: 47562Performed in a facility |
28 times performed, 1% of services |
21st 133rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
28 patients got this service, 2% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$528,920.00an average of $18,890.00 per time performed |
$50,827.00 an average of $1,815.25 per time performed |
SKIN, HAIR AND NAILSRelocation of patient skin to nose, ears, eyelids, and/or... + Relocation of patient skin to nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips (20 sq centimeters or less) × Service Code: 15260Performed in a facility |
28 times performed, 1% of services |
22nd 78th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
26 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$210,000.00an average of $7,500.00 per time performed |
$11,194.68 an average of $399.81 per time performed |
HEMIC AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMSBiopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open p... + Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure × Service Code: 38525Performed in a facility |
26 times performed, 1% of services |
23rd 123rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
25 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$260,000.00an average of $10,000.00 per time performed |
$29,137.68 an average of $1,120.68 per time performed |
SKIN, HAIR AND NAILSMuscle flap wound repair at head and neck Service Code: 15732Performed in a facility |
26 times performed, 1% of services |
24th 122nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
24 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$260,000.00an average of $10,000.00 per time performed |
$10,844.86 an average of $417.11 per time performed |
DIGESTIVE SYSTEMInjections of large bowel using an endoscope Service Code: 45381Performed in a facility |
25 times performed, 0.99% of services |
25th 29th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
25 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$115,000.00an average of $4,600.00 per time performed |
$7,264.25 an average of $290.57 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMRemoval or scraping of finger bone cyst or growth Service Code: 26210Performed in a facility |
25 times performed, 0.99% of services |
26th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service |
23 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$175,000.00an average of $7,000.00 per time performed |
$14,016.75 an average of $560.67 per time performed |
EYERemoval of up to one-fourth of the eyelid involving lid m... + Removal of up to one-fourth of the eyelid involving lid margin × Service Code: 67961Performed in a facility |
24 times performed, 0.95% of services |
27th 70th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
24 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$240,000.00an average of $10,000.00 per time performed |
$17,166.00 an average of $715.25 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMPartial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endos... + Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope × Service Code: 29824Performed in a facility |
21 times performed, 0.83% of services |
28th 51st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
21 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$297,150.00an average of $14,150.00 per time performed |
$32,404.68 an average of $1,543.08 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMRepair of torn tendons of shoulder, open procedure Service Code: 23412Performed in a facility |
21 times performed, 0.83% of services |
29th 151st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
21 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$297,150.00an average of $14,150.00 per time performed |
$35,543.13 an average of $1,692.53 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMRelocation of tendon of forearm and/or wrist Service Code: 25310Performed in a facility |
21 times performed, 0.83% of services |
30th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service |
21 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$357,000.00an average of $17,000.00 per time performed |
$13,731.90 an average of $653.90 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMRemoval of bone joints between wrist and fingers Service Code: 25447Performed in a facility |
21 times performed, 0.83% of services |
31st 100th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
21 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$357,000.00an average of $17,000.00 per time performed |
$34,078.17 an average of $1,622.77 per time performed |
URINARY SYSTEMDestruction and/or removal of (0.5 to 2.0 centimeters) sm... + Destruction and/or removal of (0.5 to 2.0 centimeters) small growths of the bladder using an endoscope × Service Code: 52234Performed in a facility |
18 times performed, 0.71% of services |
32nd 127th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
15 patients got this service, 0.86% of patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$198,000.00an average of $11,000.00 per time performed |
$18,137.70 an average of $1,007.65 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMService Code: 20680Performed in a facility |
17 times performed, 0.67% of services |
33rd 62nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
15 patients got this service, 0.86% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$118,490.00an average of $6,970.00 per time performed |
$15,417.47 an average of $906.91 per time performed |
DIGESTIVE SYSTEMDiagnostic examination of large bowel using an endoscope + Diagnostic examination of large bowel using an endoscope × Service Code: 45330Performed in a facility |
16 times performed, 0.63% of services |
34th 117th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
16 patients got this service, 0.92% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$63,360.00an average of $3,960.00 per time performed |
$1,215.04 an average of $75.94 per time performed |
DIGESTIVE SYSTEMRepair of incisional or abdominal hernia Service Code: 49560Performed in a facility |
16 times performed, 0.63% of services |
35th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service |
16 patients got this service, 0.92% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$208,000.00an average of $13,000.00 per time performed |
$19,950.56 an average of $1,246.91 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMRemoval of growth of tendon finger or hand Service Code: 26160Performed in a facility |
13 times performed, 0.51% of services |
36th 171st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
12 patients got this service, 0.69% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$91,000.00an average of $7,000.00 per time performed |
$6,717.10 an average of $516.70 per time performed |
SKIN, HAIR AND NAILSTissue transfer repair of wound (10 sq centimeters or les... + Tissue transfer repair of wound (10 sq centimeters or less) of eyelids, nose, ears, and/or lips × Service Code: 14060Performed in a facility |
12 times performed, 0.47% of services |
37th 54th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
12 patients got this service, 0.69% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$86,000.04an average of $7,166.67 per time performed |
$5,947.20 an average of $495.60 per time performed |
HEMIC AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMSBiopsy or removal of lymph nodes, open procedure Service Code: 38500Performed in a facility |
11 times performed, 0.43% of services |
38th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service |
11 patients got this service, 0.63% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$110,000.00an average of $10,000.00 per time performed |
$12,237.83 an average of $1,112.53 per time performed |
Notes: Medicare redacted this data for any services provided to fewer than 11 patients. The contact information listed above is the most current we have for this provider. The services listed on this page may have been delivered at a previous address or as part of a different practice.
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Sources: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, American Medical Association
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