Dr. Mark Howard, MD
12 Upper Ragsdale DR, Monterey, CA 93940 • +1-730-555-1064
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Monterey Percentiles
NPI #1255794731 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Mark Howard (MD, NPI 1255794731) at 12 Upper Ragsdale DR in Monterey with 2,617 annual clinical services (441 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.23σ regional deviation and mid-cohort balanced caseload (50th Monterey percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 78 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 12 Upper Ragsdale DR shows Dr. Mark Howard's primary concentration in Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation (code 99213: 495x/yr, 50th local percentile) alongside Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection (20610: 371x/yr, $98–$135).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-730-555-1064, Dr. Howard's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.75/5 composite reality score over 18 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Howard (MD, NPI #1255794731) includes accredited doctoral training (1992, 34 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 12 Upper Ragsdale DR.
Compared against Monterey, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
2,617 annual services across 441 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 | 495 | 50th | $92 – $126 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 371 | 45th | $98 – $135 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 261 | 47th | $55 – $76 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 151 | 45th | $132 – $181 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 96 | 54th | $851 – $1167 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (78 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,243 | 50th | $104 – $151 |
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Dr. Mark Howard, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Howard National Provider Identifier | NPI #1255794731 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93940) |
| Dr. Howard Monterey CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (2,617 CMS svcs; Z -0.229σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Monterey, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 18 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.89/5 Listening • 4.73/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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