Dr. Steven Ward, DO
6130 N LA Cholla Blvd Ste 135a, Tucson, AZ 85741 • +1-584-555-7660
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Tucson Percentiles
NPI #1306289764 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Tucson, AZ (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Steven Ward, DO with sub-specialty concentration in 129 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 63.41th municipal percentile and 69.36th AZ percentile (-0.10σ Z-score) based on 4,081 billed procedures for 584 patients.
Dr. Ward's longitudinal care intensity (7.0 billed units per patient across 584 individuals) centers on 99213 (743 annual units) and 20610 ($125–$172 cash range).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1306289764 (6130 N LA Cholla Blvd Ste 135a, Tucson) indicates $207.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $207.00 locality benchmark, paired with 20-minute average reception wait and 4.43/5 biomarker openness.
Credentialed as an DO specialist with 33 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1993), Dr. Ward coordinates 129 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 6130 N LA Cholla Blvd Ste 135a (+1-584-555-7660).
Compared against Tucson, AZ Orthopedic Surgery peers
4,081 annual services across 584 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 | 743 | 63.41th | $118 – $161 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 557 | 67.41th | $125 – $172 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 392 | 60.41th | $70 – $96 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 227 | 66.41th | $169 – $231 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 144 | 62.41th | $1087 – $1490 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (129 HCPCS billing breadth) | 2,017 | 63.41th | $133 – $193 |
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Dr. Steven Ward, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ward National Provider Identifier | NPI #1306289764 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (85741) |
| Dr. Ward Tucson CMS Volume Rank | 63.41th Pct (4,081 CMS svcs; Z -0.101σ) | 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 • 20 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.84/5 Listening • 4.43/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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