Dr. Lacey Rao, MD
6567 E Carondelet DR, Suite 415, Tucson, AZ 85710 • +1-881-555-6017
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Tucson Percentiles
NPI #1336342120 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Lacey Rao (MD, NPI 1336342120) at 6567 E Carondelet DR, Suite 415 in Tucson with 2,075 annual clinical services (442 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.41σ regional deviation and mid-cohort balanced caseload (43.9th Tucson percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 65 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Rao is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 544 annual services, $91–$125 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 408/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 287/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Lacey Rao in Tucson (85710) face an estimated $207.00 initial evaluation fee at 6567 E Carondelet DR, Suite 415 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 19-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.86/5 from 11 verified reports).
From 6567 E Carondelet DR, Suite 415 in Tucson (+1-881-555-6017), Dr. Rao, MD (23-year clinical track record) delivers 65 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Tucson, AZ Orthopedic Surgery peers
2,075 annual services across 442 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AZ Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 544 | 43.9th | $91 – $125 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 408 | 45.9th | $97 – $133 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 287 | 43.9th | $54 – $75 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 166 | 41.9th | $131 – $179 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 106 | 39.9th | $841 – $1153 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (65 HCPCS billing breadth) | 563 | 43.9th | $103 – $149 |
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Dr. Lacey Rao, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rao National Provider Identifier | NPI #1336342120 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (85710) |
| Dr. Rao Tucson CMS Volume Rank | 43.90th Pct (2,075 CMS svcs; Z -0.406σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AZ Orthopedic Surgery) |
| 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 • 19 min lobby wait | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.86/5 Listening • 4.83/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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