Dr. Steven Gonsalves, MD
1555 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718 • +1-321-555-4712
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Tucson Percentiles
NPI #1851779482 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Operating out of Tucson, AZ (1555 E River Rd), Orthopedic Surgery clinician Dr. Steven Gonsalves, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1993) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (48.78th Tucson percentile) (61.28th AZ percentile; Z-score -0.21σ across 3,332 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 47 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Gonsalves is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 436 annual services, $60–$83 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 327/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 230/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Gonsalves (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $207.00 (community reported average: $207.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 21-minute average reception wait, and a 4.58/5 modern protocol openness score across 25 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Gonsalves (MD, NPI #1851779482) includes accredited doctoral training (1993, 33 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across AZ.
Compared against Tucson, AZ Orthopedic Surgery peers
3,332 annual services across 281 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 | 436 | 48.78th | $60 – $83 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 327 | 51.78th | $64 – $88 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 230 | 48.78th | $36 – $51 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 133 | 50.78th | $86 – $118 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 85 | 46.78th | $557 – $763 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (47 HCPCS billing breadth) | 2,122 | 48.78th | $68 – $99 |
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Dr. Steven Gonsalves, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gonsalves National Provider Identifier | NPI #1851779482 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (85718) |
| Dr. Gonsalves Tucson CMS Volume Rank | 48.78th Pct (3,332 CMS svcs; Z -0.215σ) | 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 • 21 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.96/5 Listening • 4.58/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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