Dr. Kristopher Downing, MD
9834 Genesee Ave, Ste 228, LA Jolla, CA 92037 • +1-775-555-3449
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1995)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & LA Jolla Percentiles
NPI #1851451439 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Kristopher Downing (MD, NPI 1851451439) at 9834 Genesee Ave, Ste 228 in LA Jolla with 1,010 annual clinical services (196 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.37σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (6.9th LA Jolla percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 119 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Downing (averaging 5.2 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation) represents 31% of tracked volume (309 encounters), paired with 20610 (232x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Kristopher Downing in LA Jolla (92037) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 9834 Genesee Ave, Ste 228 (in-person clinic visits only; 22-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.95/5 from 12 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1851451439) confirms Dr. Kristopher Downing's MD standing serving CBSA 92037 with a 4.57/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against LA Jolla, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
1,010 annual services across 196 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 | 309 | 12th | $186 – $256 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 232 | 12th | $199 – $272 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 163 | 12th | $111 – $153 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 94 | 12th | $268 – $367 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 60 | 12th | $1723 – $2361 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (119 HCPCS billing breadth) | 151 | 6.9th | $210 – $305 |
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Dr. Kristopher Downing, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Downing National Provider Identifier | NPI #1851451439 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92037) |
| Dr. Downing LA Jolla CMS Volume Rank | 6.90th Pct (1,010 CMS svcs; Z -0.372σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| 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 • 22 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.95/5 Listening • 4.87/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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