Dr. Ernesto Zatarain-Rios, MD
1501 Trousdale DR, 3rd Floor, Burlingame, CA 94010 • +1-280-555-7177
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Burlingame Percentiles
NPI #1487720439 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Within the Burlingame, CA (CBSA local) Rheumatology cohort, Dr. Ernesto Zatarain-Rios, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 50th municipal percentile and 23.63th CA percentile (-0.49σ Z-score) based on 1,563 billed procedures for 258 patients.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Zatarain-Rios (averaging 6.1 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation) represents 18% of tracked volume (287 encounters), paired with 20610 (131x).
At 1501 Trousdale DR, 3rd Floor (94010), Dr. Ernesto Zatarain-Rios, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.62/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 34 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1992), Dr. Zatarain-Rios coordinates 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1501 Trousdale DR, 3rd Floor (+1-280-555-7177).
Compared against Burlingame, CA Rheumatology peers
1,563 annual services across 258 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 287 | 50th | $100 – $138 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 131 | 51th | $80 – $109 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 93 | 50th | $138 – $189 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 62 | 49th | $105 – $143 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 50 | 45th | $138 – $189 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (23 HCPCS billing breadth) | 940 | 50th | $87 – $126 |
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Dr. Ernesto Zatarain-Rios, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Zatarain-Rios National Provider Identifier | NPI #1487720439 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94010) |
| Dr. Zatarain-Rios Burlingame CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (1,563 CMS svcs; Z -0.487σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Burlingame, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.62/5 Listening • 4.60/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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