Dr. Ricardo Soltero, MD
340 4th Ave, Ste 4, Chula Vista, CA 91910 • +1-544-555-7780
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2015)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chula Vista Percentiles
NPI #1841295482 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Nephrology providers positions Dr. Ricardo Soltero, MD in Chula Vista at -0.30σ (44.44th city percentile / 38.26th state percentile, 325 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 20 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Soltero (averaging 5.4 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (846 encounters), paired with 90960 (388x).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Soltero (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 17-minute average reception wait, and a 4.53/5 modern protocol openness score across 23 patient logs.
NPI registry verification (#1841295482) confirms Dr. Ricardo Soltero's MD standing serving CBSA 91910 with a 4.76/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Chula Vista, CA Nephrology peers
1,762 annual services across 325 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 846 | 44.44th | $289 – $396 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 388 | 49.44th | $578 – $791 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 317 | 49.44th | $421 – $577 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 211 | 47.44th | $397 – $544 |
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Dr. Ricardo Soltero, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Soltero National Provider Identifier | NPI #1841295482 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91910) |
| Dr. Soltero Chula Vista CMS Volume Rank | 44.44th Pct (1,762 CMS svcs; Z -0.305σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chula Vista, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 23 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.66/5 Listening • 4.53/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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