Dr. Michael Mello, MD
1818 Verdugo Blvd, Suite 107, Glendale, CA 91208 • +1-573-555-1597
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2012)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Glendale Percentiles
NPI #1356571566 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Operating out of Glendale, CA (1818 Verdugo Blvd, Suite 107), Gastroenterology clinician Dr. Michael Mello, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2012) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (20th Glendale percentile) (57.35th CA percentile; Z-score -0.18σ across 1,343 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 57 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Mello is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation — 497 annual services, $225–$309 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 45380 (Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy, 336/yr) and CPT 43239 (Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy, 282/yr).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Mello's baseline new-consult rate near $239.00 in Glendale, CA (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 15-minute average reception wait).
NPI registry verification (#1356571566) confirms Dr. Michael Mello's MD standing serving CBSA 91208 with a 4.60/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Glendale, CA Gastroenterology peers
1,343 annual services across 614 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 | 497 | 20th | $225 – $309 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 336 | 25th | $543 – $744 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 282 | 25th | $451 – $618 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 134 | 23th | $605 – $828 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 94 | 20th | $318 – $435 |
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Dr. Michael Mello, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mello National Provider Identifier | NPI #1356571566 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91208) |
| Dr. Mello Glendale CMS Volume Rank | 20.00th Pct (1,343 CMS svcs; Z -0.182σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Glendale, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.89/5 Listening • 4.91/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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