Treatment Tracker

The Doctors and Services in Medicare Part B

This database was last updated in December 2017. It should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data is available via the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ lookup tool.

How This Provider Compares

This Provider

Avg in State & Specialty

Providers in this state and specialty were reimbursed, on average, $565 per patient in 2015.
They performed about 16 services per patient. Here’s how this provider compares.

Number of
Patients
561
Rank: 485th
out of 2,275 providers in this state & specialty
Services
Performed
3,919
Rank: 534th
out of 2,275 providers in this state & specialty
Avg Services
Per Patient
7 This Provider
Avg 16.5
Total Paid
by Medicare
$270K
Rank: 436th
out of 2,275 providers in this state & specialty
Avg Paid
Per Patient
$481 This Provider
Avg $565

Note: About 18% of this provider’s Medicare payments were for drugs administered in his office.
This is intended to reimburse the provider for purchasing the drugs, plus an additional percentage for overhead.

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 his Part B patients.

This Provider's Patients
Expected to have lower spending
Expected to have higher spending

This Provider's Services

This provider performed 122 different services in 2015
(93 were redacted as they were performed on less than 11 patients)

All Services

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Drug Services
Medical Services
CATEGORY
Description of Service
Times Performed (or Units) This Service's Rank Patients Unique Visits
Per Patient
Billed to Medicare Payments from Medicare
medical
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT

Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typ... +

Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes ×

Service Code: 99214
Performed in an office
476
times performed,
12% of his services

1st 2nd

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

334
patients got this service, 60% of his patients
1.4
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 2.1)
$108,132.92an average of $227.17 per time performed $40,717.04
an average of $85.54 per time performed
medical
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY

Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle in... +

Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury ×

Service Code: 82570
Performed in an office
400
times performed,
10% of his services

2nd 180th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

228
patients got this service, 41% of his patients
1.8
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.6)
$7,872.00an average of $19.68 per time performed $2,748.00
an average of $6.87 per time performed
medical
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY

Automated urinalysis test

Service Code: 81003
Performed in an office
398
times performed,
10% of his services

3rd 91st

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

229
patients got this service, 41% of his patients
1.7
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.7)
$3,928.26an average of $9.87 per time performed $1,190.02
an average of $2.99 per time performed
medical
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typ... +

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes ×

Service Code: 99213
Performed in an office
245
times performed,
6% of his services

4th 1st

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

178
patients got this service, 32% of his patients
1.4
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 2.1)
$38,430.70an average of $156.86 per time performed $14,251.65
an average of $58.17 per time performed
medical
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typ... +

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes ×

Service Code: 99212
Performed in an office
128
times performed,
3% of his services

5th 33rd

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

99
patients got this service, 18% of his patients
1.3
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.6)
$12,267.52an average of $95.84 per time performed $4,547.84
an average of $35.53 per time performed
medical
RADIOLOGY

Ultrasound behind abdominal cavity

Service Code: 76770
Performed in an office
96
times performed,
2% of his services

6th 199th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

87
patients got this service, 16% of his patients
1.1
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.4)
$26,490.24an average of $275.94 per time performed $9,480.96
an average of $98.76 per time performed
medical
RADIOLOGY

Ultrasound of pelvis

Service Code: 76856
Performed in an office
81
times performed,
2% of his services

7th 155th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

70
patients got this service, 12% of his patients
1.2
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.5)
$20,639.61an average of $254.81 per time performed $6,861.51
an average of $84.71 per time performed
medical
URINARY SYSTEM

Diagnostic examination of the bladder and bladder canal (... +

Diagnostic examination of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope ×

Service Code: 52000
Performed in an office
80
times performed,
2% of his services

8th 177th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

68
patients got this service, 12% of his patients
1.2
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.2)
$36,280.00an average of $453.50 per time performed $13,771.20
an average of $172.14 per time performed
medical
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT

New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 4... +

New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes ×

Service Code: 99204
Performed in an office
78
times performed,
2% of his services

9th 39th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

78
patients got this service, 14% of his patients
1
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1)
$27,101.88an average of $347.46 per time performed $10,019.10
an average of $128.45 per time performed
medical
URINARY SYSTEM

Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding +

Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding ×

Service Code: 51798
Performed in an office
66
times performed,
2% of his services

10th 94th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

53
patients got this service, 9% of his patients
1.2
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.6)
$2,952.18an average of $44.73 per time performed $1,099.56
an average of $16.66 per time performed
medical
RADIOLOGY

Ultrasound of pelvis

Service Code: 76857
Performed in an office
61
times performed,
2% of his services

11th 327th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

55
patients got this service, 10% of his patients
1.1
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.2)
$9,229.91an average of $151.31 per time performed $1,914.18
an average of $31.38 per time performed
medical
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, inter... +

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity ×

Service Code: 88305
Performed in an office
56
times performed,
1% of his services

12th 17th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

12
patients got this service, 2% of his patients
1
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.3)
$9,727.76an average of $173.71 per time performed $2,428.16
an average of $43.36 per time performed
medical
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT

New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 3... +

New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 30 minutes ×

Service Code: 99203
Performed in an office
42
times performed,
1% of his services

13th 43rd

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

42
patients got this service, 7% of his patients
1
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1)
$9,762.06an average of $232.43 per time performed $3,598.98
an average of $85.69 per time performed
medical
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY

Cell examination of urine

Service Code: 88120
Performed in an office
36
times performed,
0.92% of his services

14th 474th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

30
patients got this service, 5% of his patients
1.2
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.3)
$49,950.00an average of $1,387.50 per time performed $19,807.56
an average of $550.21 per time performed
medical
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typ... +

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 5 minutes ×

Service Code: 99211
Performed in an office
27
times performed,
0.69% of his services

15th 74th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

18
patients got this service, 3% of his patients
1.5
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 2.7)
$1,523.07an average of $56.41 per time performed $475.47
an average of $17.61 per time performed
medical
URINARY SYSTEM

Insertion of indwelling bladder catheter

Service Code: 51702
Performed in an office
25
times performed,
0.64% of his services

16th 468th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

11
patients got this service, 2% of his patients
2.3
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 3.1)
$4,235.00an average of $169.40 per time performed $1,483.50
an average of $59.34 per time performed
medical
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY

Bacterial colony count, urine

Service Code: 87086
Performed in an office
23
times performed,
0.59% of his services

17th 503rd

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

18
patients got this service, 3% of his patients
1.3
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.5)
$460.00an average of $20.00 per time performed $247.71
an average of $10.77 per time performed
medical
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT

Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typ... +

Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 40 minutes ×

Service Code: 99215
Performed in an office
22
times performed,
0.56% of his services

18th 31st

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

20
patients got this service, 4% of his patients
1.1
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.6)
$6,970.04an average of $316.82 per time performed $2,759.24
an average of $125.42 per time performed
medical
DRUGS

Unclassified drugs

Service Code: J3490
Performed in an office
22
times performed,
0.56% of his services

19th 120th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

14
patients got this service, 2% of his patients
1.6
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 5.3)
$25,644.96an average of $1,165.68 per time performed $9,881.52
an average of $449.16 per time performed
medical
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample +

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample ×

Service Code: 36415
Performed in an office
21
times performed,
0.54% of his services

20th 20th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

20
patients got this service, 4% of his patients
1.1
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 2.5)
$105.00an average of $5.00 per time performed $61.74
an average of $2.94 per time performed
medical
URINARY SYSTEM

Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endo... +

Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope ×

Service Code: 52332
Performed in a facility
20
times performed,
0.51% of his services

21st 847th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

17
patients got this service, 3% of his patients
1.2
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.3)
$21,120.00an average of $1,056.00 per time performed $2,140.60
an average of $107.03 per time performed
medical
SKIN, HAIR AND NAILS

Insertion of hormone pellets beneath the skin

Service Code: 11980
Performed in an office
20
times performed,
0.51% of his services

22nd Alert

most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service

12
patients got this service, 2% of his patients
1.7
average number of visits a patient made for this service
$4,225.00an average of $211.25 per time performed $1,579.80
an average of $78.99 per time performed
medical
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT

Initial hospital inpatient care, typically 70 minutes per... +

Initial hospital inpatient care, typically 70 minutes per day ×

Service Code: 99223
Performed in a facility
18
times performed,
0.46% of his services

23rd 36th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

18
patients got this service, 3% of his patients
1
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.2)
$7,920.00an average of $440.00 per time performed $3,105.90
an average of $172.55 per time performed
medical
RADIOLOGY

Imaging of urinary tract

Service Code: 74420
Performed in a facility
18
times performed,
0.46% of his services

24th 874th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

14
patients got this service, 2% of his patients
1.3
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.3)
$1,769.94an average of $98.33 per time performed $276.48
an average of $15.36 per time performed
medical
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY

Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal,... +

Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral) ×

Service Code: 87184
Performed in an office
17
times performed,
0.43% of his services

25th 582nd

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

15
patients got this service, 3% of his patients
1.1
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.4)
$340.00an average of $20.00 per time performed $156.40
an average of $9.20 per time performed
medical
URINARY SYSTEM

Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethr... +

Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope ×

Service Code: 52601
Performed in a facility
16
times performed,
0.41% of his services

26th 1060th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

16
patients got this service, 3% of his patients
1
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1)
$34,124.96an average of $2,132.81 per time performed $11,157.44
an average of $697.34 per time performed
medical
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY

Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement

Service Code: 84153
Performed in an office
14
times performed,
0.36% of his services

27th 137th

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

13
patients got this service, 2% of his patients
1.1
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 1.9)
$700.00an average of $50.00 per time performed $343.42
an average of $24.53 per time performed
medical

Crushing of stone in urinary duct (ureter) with stent usi... +

Crushing of stone in urinary duct (ureter) with stent using an endoscope ×

Service Code: 52356
Performed in a facility
14
times performed,
0.36% of his services

28th Alert

most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service

12
patients got this service, 2% of his patients
1.2
average number of visits a patient made for this service
$12,789.98an average of $913.57 per time performed $5,026.42
an average of $359.03 per time performed
medical
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY

Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope +

Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope ×

Service Code: 81001
Performed in an office
12
times performed,
0.31% of his services

29th 163rd

most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty

12
patients got this service, 2% of his patients
1
average number of visits a patient made for this service
(Peers: 2)
$120.00an average of $10.00 per time performed $50.64
an average of $4.22 per time performed

Office Visits

Medicare reimburses office visits using a five-point scale, with five being the most intensive and costly. The chart below shows what percentage of this provider’s office visits were reimbursed at each level. A higher than average proportion of costly visits is not necessarily an indication of a problem, but it may be worth asking about.

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This provider charged Medicare for a lower percentage of 5’s than his peers

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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

Services that begin with a letter come from CMS. All other codes and descriptions of the medical procedures are from the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set, copyright 2015 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Where practical, AMA’s consumer friendly translation of the CPT descriptor was used. ProPublica has received permission from the AMA to use these codes on this site.

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