Dr. Brian Ayuste, MD
10605 Balboa Blvd, 240, Granada Hills, CA 91344 • +1-852-555-7357
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2005)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Granada Hills Percentiles
NPI #1104003458 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Operating out of Granada Hills, CA (10605 Balboa Blvd, 240), Nephrology clinician Dr. Brian Ayuste, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2005) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Granada Hills percentile) (85.52th CA percentile; Z-score +0.22σ across 5,177 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Ayuste (averaging 10.4 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (2485 encounters), paired with 90960 (1139x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-852-555-7357, Dr. Ayuste's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.86/5 composite reality score over 25 submissions).
Spanning 21 years of clinical practice following 2005 graduation from medical training, Dr. Brian Ayuste integrates 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Granada Hills metro patients.
Compared against Granada Hills, CA Nephrology peers
5,177 annual services across 498 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 | 2,485 | 12th | $202 – $277 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 1,139 | 12th | $404 – $554 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 932 | 12th | $295 – $404 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 621 | 12th | $278 – $381 |
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Dr. Brian Ayuste, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ayuste National Provider Identifier | NPI #1104003458 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91344) |
| Dr. Ayuste Granada Hills CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (5,177 CMS svcs; Z +0.223σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Granada Hills, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.96/5 Listening • 4.74/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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