Dr. Scott Blinkoff, MD
7566 N LA Cholla Blvd, Ste A, Tucson, AZ 85741 • +1-584-555-8492
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Tucson Percentiles
NPI #1699751545 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Dr. Scott Blinkoff, MD (NPI #1699751545) practices Gastroenterology in Tucson, AZ (85741) with sub-specialty concentration in 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 696 annual CMS services across 395 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Tucson percentile) (-0.54σ vs AZ state mean, 7.59th statewide percentile).
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1699751545 highlights 258 annual claims for 99214 (12th Tucson percentile; $188–$258 self-pay corridor) plus 174 encounters under 45380 and 146 under 43239.
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-584-555-8492, Dr. Blinkoff's practice posts a $207.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($207.00 patient-logged median, 4.91/5 composite reality score over 14 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Blinkoff (MD, NPI #1699751545) includes accredited doctoral training (2009, 17 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across AZ.
Compared against Tucson, AZ Gastroenterology peers
696 annual services across 395 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AZ Gastroenterology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 258 | 12th | $188 – $258 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 174 | 12th | $454 – $621 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 146 | 12th | $376 – $516 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 70 | 12th | $505 – $692 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 49 | 12th | $265 – $364 |
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Dr. Scott Blinkoff, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Blinkoff National Provider Identifier | NPI #1699751545 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (85741) |
| Dr. Blinkoff Tucson CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (696 CMS svcs; Z -0.539σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AZ Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $207.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Tucson, AZ) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $207.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.95/5 Listening • 4.74/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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