Dr. Nicholas Komas, MD
131 Raley Blvd, Chico, CA 95928 • +1-563-555-8765
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chico Percentiles
NPI #1457384075 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Chico, CA (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Nicholas Komas, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 62 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 40th municipal percentile and 90.17th CA percentile (+0.56σ Z-score) based on 11,430 billed procedures for 517 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Komas is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 1079 annual services, $49–$67 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 809/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 570/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Nicholas Komas in Chico (95928) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 131 Raley Blvd (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 21-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.58/5 from 5 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Komas (MD, NPI #1457384075) includes accredited doctoral training (1994, 32 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Chico, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
11,430 annual services across 517 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA 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 | 1,079 | 40th | $49 – $67 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 809 | 43th | $52 – $71 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 570 | 42th | $29 – $44 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 330 | 36th | $70 – $96 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 210 | 35th | $450 – $616 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (62 HCPCS billing breadth) | 8,432 | 40th | $55 – $80 |
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Dr. Nicholas Komas, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Komas National Provider Identifier | NPI #1457384075 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (95928) |
| Dr. Komas Chico CMS Volume Rank | 40.00th Pct (11,430 CMS svcs; Z +0.555σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chico, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.93/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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