Dr. Michael Cluck, MD
315 Mercy Ave Ste 400, Merced, CA 95340 • +1-226-555-7740
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Merced Percentiles
NPI #1447205984 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Michael Cluck (MD, NPI 1447205984) at 315 Mercy Ave Ste 400 in Merced with 702 annual clinical services (323 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.40σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Merced percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 27 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 315 Mercy Ave Ste 400 shows Dr. Michael Cluck's primary concentration in Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation (code 99213: 253x/yr, 12th local percentile) alongside Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection (20610: 190x/yr, $351–$481).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Cluck (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 17-minute average reception wait, and a 4.60/5 modern protocol openness score across 3 patient logs.
From 315 Mercy Ave Ste 400 in Merced (+1-226-555-7740), Dr. Cluck, MD (34-year clinical track record) delivers 27 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Merced, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
702 annual services across 323 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 | 253 | 12th | $329 – $451 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 190 | 12th | $351 – $481 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 133 | 12th | $197 – $270 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 77 | 12th | $473 – $648 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 49 | 12th | $3043 – $4170 |
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Dr. Michael Cluck, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cluck National Provider Identifier | NPI #1447205984 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (95340) |
| Dr. Cluck Merced CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (702 CMS svcs; Z -0.400σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Merced, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.91/5 Listening • 4.60/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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