Dr. Richard Rucker, MD
10931 Cherry St, Suite 300, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 • +1-590-555-4294
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Los Alamitos Percentiles
NPI #1659477685 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Anchored in Los Alamitos, CA 90720, Dr. Richard Rucker, MD (NPI 1659477685) logged 3,107 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (60th Los Alamitos percentile), 73.9th CA percentile, +0.09σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 10931 Cherry St, Suite 300 shows Dr. Richard Rucker's primary concentration in Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management (code 99214: 1274x/yr, 60th local percentile) alongside Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation (94060: 715x/yr, $141–$193).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Rucker (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 22-minute average reception wait, and a 4.57/5 modern protocol openness score across 14 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 20 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2006), Dr. Rucker coordinates 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 10931 Cherry St, Suite 300 (+1-590-555-4294).
Compared against Los Alamitos, CA Pulmonary Disease peers
3,107 annual services across 643 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 | 1,274 | 60th | $216 – $297 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 715 | 61th | $141 – $193 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 528 | 57th | $128 – $175 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 342 | 59th | $395 – $542 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 249 | 62th | $305 – $418 |
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Dr. Richard Rucker, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rucker National Provider Identifier | NPI #1659477685 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90720) |
| Dr. Rucker Los Alamitos CMS Volume Rank | 60.00th Pct (3,107 CMS svcs; Z +0.089σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Los Alamitos, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.86/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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