Dr. Timnit Tekeste, MD
4733 W Sunset Blvd Fl 3, Los Angeles, CA 90027 • +1-663-555-3319
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Los Angeles Percentiles
NPI #1689038721 • CBSA 31080 • Gastroenterology
Anchored in Los Angeles, CA 90027, Dr. Timnit Tekeste, MD (NPI 1689038721) logged 911 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (51.02th Los Angeles percentile), 29.4th CA percentile, -0.29σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Tekeste's longitudinal care intensity (2.5 billed units per patient across 361 individuals) centers on 99214 (337 annual units) and 45380 ($543–$744 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Tekeste (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $231.00 (community reported average: $231.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 13-minute average reception wait, and a 4.44/5 modern protocol openness score across 13 patient logs.
Spanning 18 years of clinical practice following 2008 graduation from medical training, Dr. Timnit Tekeste integrates 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Los Angeles metro patients.
Compared against Los Angeles, CA Gastroenterology peers
911 annual services across 361 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 337 | 51.02th | $225 – $309 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 228 | 51.02th | $543 – $744 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 191 | 51.02th | $451 – $618 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 91 | 53.02th | $604 – $828 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 64 | 52.02th | $318 – $435 |
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Dr. Timnit Tekeste, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tekeste National Provider Identifier | NPI #1689038721 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90027) |
| Dr. Tekeste Los Angeles CMS Volume Rank | 51.02th Pct (911 CMS svcs; Z -0.295σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $231.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Los Angeles, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $231.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.71/5 Listening • 4.44/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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