Dr. Melaku Birhanie, MD
4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 • +1-782-555-8799
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Oceanside Percentiles
NPI #1134411879 • CBSA Regional • Internal Medicine
Within the Oceanside, CA (CBSA local) Internal Medicine cohort, Dr. Melaku Birhanie, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 10 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 15.38th municipal percentile and 4.82th CA percentile (-0.11σ Z-score) based on 679 billed procedures for 247 patients.
Dr. Birhanie's longitudinal care intensity (2.7 billed units per patient across 247 individuals) centers on 99214 (306 annual units) and 99213 ($141–$193 cash range).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-782-555-8799, Dr. Birhanie's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.66/5 composite reality score over 21 submissions).
Spanning 34 years of clinical practice following 1992 graduation from medical training, Dr. Melaku Birhanie integrates 10 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Oceanside metro patients.
Compared against Oceanside, CA Internal Medicine peers
679 annual services across 247 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Internal Medicine 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 | 306 | 15.38th | $184 – $252 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 177 | 12th | $141 – $193 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 88 | 14.38th | $67 – $92 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 68 | 14.38th | $216 – $296 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 41 | 12.38th | $256 – $351 |
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Dr. Melaku Birhanie, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Birhanie National Provider Identifier | NPI #1134411879 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92056) |
| Dr. Birhanie Oceanside CMS Volume Rank | 15.38th Pct (679 CMS svcs; Z -0.109σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Internal Medicine) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Oceanside, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.96/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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