Dr. Erick Argueta, MD
18035 Brookhurst St Ste 2100, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 • +1-311-555-9850
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Fountain Valley Percentiles
NPI #1083144638 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Gastroenterology providers positions Dr. Erick Argueta, MD in Fountain Valley at -0.36σ (0th city percentile / 2.23th state percentile, 266 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 28 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Argueta's longitudinal care intensity (2.5 billed units per patient across 266 individuals) centers on 99214 (243 annual units) and 45380 ($594–$814 cash range).
At 18035 Brookhurst St Ste 2100 (92708), Dr. Erick Argueta, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.61/5 bedside rating).
Spanning 23 years of clinical practice following 2003 graduation from medical training, Dr. Erick Argueta integrates 28 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Fountain Valley metro patients.
Compared against Fountain Valley, CA Gastroenterology peers
656 annual services across 266 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 | 243 | 12th | $247 – $338 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 164 | 12th | $594 – $814 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 138 | 12th | $493 – $676 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 66 | 12th | $661 – $906 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 46 | 12th | $347 – $476 |
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Dr. Erick Argueta, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Argueta National Provider Identifier | NPI #1083144638 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92708) |
| Dr. Argueta Fountain Valley CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (656 CMS svcs; Z -0.362σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Fountain Valley, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.61/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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