Dr. Ray Chu, MD
8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048 • +1-717-555-6792
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Los Angeles Percentiles
NPI #1285603860 • CBSA 31080 • Neurosurgery
Within the Los Angeles, CA (CBSA 31080) Neurosurgery cohort, Dr. Ray Chu, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 52 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 20th municipal percentile and 31.97th CA percentile (-0.47σ Z-score) based on 781 billed procedures for 370 patients.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 8700 Beverly Blvd. shows Dr. Ray Chu's primary concentration in Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up (code 99214: 351x/yr, 20th local percentile) alongside Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit (99213: 203x/yr, $302–$414).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Ray Chu in Los Angeles (90048) face an estimated $231.00 initial evaluation fee at 8700 Beverly Blvd. (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 16-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.71/5 from 16 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 30 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1996), Dr. Chu coordinates 52 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 8700 Beverly Blvd. (+1-717-555-6792).
Compared against Los Angeles, CA Neurosurgery peers
781 annual services across 370 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Neurosurgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 351 | 20th | $394 – $540 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 203 | 24th | $302 – $414 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 102 | 25th | $144 – $197 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 78 | 23th | $463 – $634 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 47 | 23th | $549 – $752 |
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Dr. Ray Chu, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chu National Provider Identifier | NPI #1285603860 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90048) |
| Dr. Chu Los Angeles CMS Volume Rank | 20.00th Pct (781 CMS svcs; Z -0.469σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Neurosurgery) |
| 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 • 16 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.71/5 Listening • 4.78/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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