Dr. Michael Strauss, MD
701 E 28th St, Suite 416, Long Beach, CA 90806 • +1-714-555-9796
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Long Beach Percentiles
NPI #1700837457 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Long Beach, CA (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Michael Strauss, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 52 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 8.33th municipal percentile and 14.74th CA percentile (-0.38σ Z-score) based on 971 billed procedures for 55 patients.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Strauss (averaging 17.7 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation) represents 36% of tracked volume (350 encounters), paired with 20610 (262x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Michael Strauss in Long Beach (90806) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 701 E 28th St, Suite 416 (in-person clinic visits only; 17-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.96/5 from 21 verified reports).
From 701 E 28th St, Suite 416 in Long Beach (+1-714-555-9796), Dr. Strauss, MD (25-year clinical track record) delivers 52 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Long Beach, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
971 annual services across 55 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 | 350 | 12th | $101 – $139 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 262 | 12th | $108 – $148 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 184 | 13.33th | $61 – $83 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 107 | 12th | $145 – $199 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 68 | 12th | $936 – $1283 |
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Dr. Michael Strauss, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Strauss National Provider Identifier | NPI #1700837457 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90806) |
| Dr. Strauss Long Beach CMS Volume Rank | 8.33th Pct (971 CMS svcs; Z -0.376σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Long Beach, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.96/5 Listening • 4.65/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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