Dr. Nathan Hammel, MD
332 Santa Fe DR Ste 110, Encinitas, CA 92024 • +1-960-555-8081
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1995)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Encinitas Percentiles
NPI #1558435644 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Encinitas, CA (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Nathan Hammel, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 49 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 44.44th municipal percentile and 52.33th CA percentile (-0.24σ Z-score) based on 2,511 billed procedures for 188 patients.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 332 Santa Fe DR Ste 110 shows Dr. Nathan Hammel's primary concentration in Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation (code 99213: 215x/yr, 44.44th local percentile) alongside Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection (20610: 161x/yr, $65–$89).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Nathan Hammel in Encinitas (92024) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 332 Santa Fe DR Ste 110 (in-person clinic visits only; 15-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.61/5 from 3 verified reports).
From 332 Santa Fe DR Ste 110 in Encinitas (+1-960-555-8081), Dr. Hammel, MD (31-year clinical track record) delivers 49 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Encinitas, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
2,511 annual services across 188 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 | 215 | 44.44th | $61 – $83 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 161 | 46.44th | $65 – $89 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 113 | 44.44th | $36 – $51 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 66 | 44.44th | $87 – $119 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 42 | 39.44th | $561 – $769 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (49 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,914 | 44.44th | $68 – $99 |
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Dr. Nathan Hammel, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hammel National Provider Identifier | NPI #1558435644 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92024) |
| Dr. Hammel Encinitas CMS Volume Rank | 44.44th Pct (2,511 CMS svcs; Z -0.239σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Encinitas, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.61/5 Listening • 4.47/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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