Dr. Lisa Higa, MD
2510 Webster St, Berkeley, CA 94705 • +1-713-555-7668
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Berkeley Percentiles
NPI #1669583167 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Gastroenterology providers positions Dr. Lisa Higa, MD in Berkeley at -0.29σ (16.67th city percentile / 32.28th state percentile, 468 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 14 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Lisa Higa (94705) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (349 yearly units, 16.67th metro rank), rounded out by 45380 and 43239.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Lisa Higa in Berkeley (94705) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 2510 Webster St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 12-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.88/5 from 8 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 26 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2000), Dr. Higa coordinates 14 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 2510 Webster St (+1-713-555-7668).
Compared against Berkeley, CA Gastroenterology peers
944 annual services across 468 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA 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 | 349 | 16.67th | $287 – $393 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 236 | 18.67th | $691 – $947 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 198 | 16.67th | $574 – $786 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 94 | 12.67th | $769 – $1054 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 66 | 12.67th | $404 – $554 |
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Dr. Lisa Higa, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Higa National Provider Identifier | NPI #1669583167 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94705) |
| Dr. Higa Berkeley CMS Volume Rank | 16.67th Pct (944 CMS svcs; Z -0.287σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Berkeley, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.88/5 Listening • 4.62/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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