Dr. Robert Tickes, MD
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, LA Jolla, CA 92037 • +1-775-555-5793
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & LA Jolla Percentiles
NPI #1326500620 • CBSA Regional • Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Robert Tickes, MD (NPI #1326500620) practices Geriatric Medicine in LA Jolla, CA (92037) with sub-specialty concentration in 9 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 922 annual CMS services across 334 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (30.77th LA Jolla percentile) (-0.46σ vs CA state mean, 23.08th statewide percentile).
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Tickes (averaging 2.8 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up) represents 45% of tracked volume (415 encounters), paired with 99213 (240x).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Tickes (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 13-minute average reception wait, and a 4.57/5 modern protocol openness score across 9 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 19 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2007), Dr. Tickes coordinates 9 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd (+1-775-555-5793).
Compared against LA Jolla, CA Geriatric Medicine peers
922 annual services across 334 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Geriatric Medicine mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 415 | 30.77th | $189 – $258 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 240 | 33.77th | $144 – $198 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 120 | 32.77th | $69 – $94 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 92 | 29.77th | $221 – $303 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 55 | 28.77th | $262 – $360 |
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Dr. Robert Tickes, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tickes National Provider Identifier | NPI #1326500620 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92037) |
| Dr. Tickes LA Jolla CMS Volume Rank | 30.77th Pct (922 CMS svcs; Z -0.457σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Geriatric Medicine) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (LA Jolla, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.67/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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