Dr. Nathanael Heckmann, MD
1520 San Pablo St Ste 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90033 • +1-895-555-1927
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Los Angeles Percentiles
NPI #1164833406 • CBSA 31080 • Orthopedic Surgery
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Nathanael Heckmann (MD, NPI 1164833406) at 1520 San Pablo St Ste 2000 in Los Angeles with 854 annual clinical services (389 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.39σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (21.88th Los Angeles percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 32 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1164833406 highlights 307 annual claims for 99213 (21.88th Los Angeles percentile; $342–$469 self-pay corridor) plus 231 encounters under 20610 and 162 under 73562.
At 1520 San Pablo St Ste 2000 (90033), Dr. Nathanael Heckmann, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$231.00 per new consult (4.69/5 bedside rating).
Spanning 30 years of clinical practice following 1996 graduation from medical training, Dr. Nathanael Heckmann integrates 32 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Los Angeles metro patients.
Compared against Los Angeles, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
854 annual services across 389 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 | 307 | 21.88th | $342 – $469 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 231 | 24.88th | $364 – $499 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 162 | 19.88th | $204 – $280 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 94 | 22.88th | $491 – $672 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 60 | 25.88th | $3159 – $4329 |
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Dr. Nathanael Heckmann, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Heckmann National Provider Identifier | NPI #1164833406 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90033) |
| Dr. Heckmann Los Angeles CMS Volume Rank | 21.88th Pct (854 CMS svcs; Z -0.386σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| 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 • 12 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.69/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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