Dr. Richard Wachsman, MD
5580 LA Jolla Blvd # 46, LA Jolla, CA 92037 • +1-775-555-2512
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & LA Jolla Percentiles
NPI #1972683720 • CBSA Regional • Psychiatry
Dr. Richard Wachsman, MD (NPI #1972683720) practices Psychiatry in LA Jolla, CA (92037) with sub-specialty concentration in 6 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 850 annual CMS services across 51 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th LA Jolla percentile) (-0.36σ vs CA state mean, 21.57th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Wachsman is led by HCPCS 99214 (Psychopharmacology Medication & Symptom Titration Visit — 374 annual services, $205–$280 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 90833 (Add-On Focused Psychotherapy w/ Medical Evaluation (30 min), 238/yr) and CPT 99213 (Established Behavioral Health Maintenance Follow-Up, 136/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-775-555-2512, Dr. Wachsman's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.74/5 composite reality score over 13 submissions).
NPI registry verification (#1972683720) confirms Dr. Richard Wachsman's MD standing serving CBSA 92037 with a 4.74/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against LA Jolla, CA Psychiatry peers
850 annual services across 51 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Psychiatry mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Psychopharmacology Medication & Symptom Titration Visit | 374 | 12th | $205 – $280 |
| 90833 | Add-On Focused Psychotherapy w/ Medical Evaluation (30 min) | 238 | 12th | $147 – $202 |
| 99213 | Established Behavioral Health Maintenance Follow-Up | 136 | 12th | $156 – $214 |
| 90792 | Comprehensive Psychiatric Diagnostic & Medical Evaluation | 102 | 12th | $321 – $439 |
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Dr. Richard Wachsman, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Wachsman National Provider Identifier | NPI #1972683720 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92037) |
| Dr. Wachsman LA Jolla CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (850 CMS svcs; Z -0.363σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Psychiatry) |
| 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 • 19 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.56/5 Listening • 4.72/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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