Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD
8851 Center DR, Suite #405, LA Mesa, CA 91942 • +1-664-555-5571
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & LA Mesa Percentiles
NPI #1972523769 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Within the LA Mesa, CA (CBSA local) Pulmonary Disease cohort, Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 14 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 0th municipal percentile and 18.2th CA percentile (-0.45σ Z-score) based on 907 billed procedures for 259 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1972523769 highlights 372 annual claims for 99214 (12th LA Mesa percentile; $186–$254 self-pay corridor) plus 209 encounters under 94060 and 154 under 94729.
At 8851 Center DR, Suite #405 (91942), Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.96/5 bedside rating).
From 8851 Center DR, Suite #405 in LA Mesa (+1-664-555-5571), Dr. Pokala, MD (17-year clinical track record) delivers 14 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against LA Mesa, CA Pulmonary Disease peers
907 annual services across 259 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 372 | 12th | $186 – $254 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 209 | 12th | $121 – $166 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 154 | 12th | $110 – $150 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 100 | 12th | $339 – $464 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 73 | 12th | $261 – $358 |
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Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Pokala National Provider Identifier | NPI #1972523769 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91942) |
| Dr. Pokala LA Mesa CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (907 CMS svcs; Z -0.452σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (LA Mesa, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.96/5 Listening • 4.81/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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