Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301 • +1-668-555-6479
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1995)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Palo Alto Percentiles
NPI #1659473726 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Operating out of Palo Alto, CA (795 El Camino Real), Rheumatology clinician Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1995) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Palo Alto percentile) (1.73th CA percentile; Z-score -0.50σ across 671 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Thorburn's longitudinal care intensity (2.5 billed units per patient across 264 individuals) centers on 99214 (232 annual units) and 20610 ($160–$219 cash range).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Thorburn's baseline new-consult rate near $239.00 in Palo Alto, CA (cash-pay accepted, in-person clinic visits only, 13-minute average reception wait).
Clinical background for Dr. Thorburn (MD, NPI #1659473726) includes accredited doctoral training (1995, 31 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 795 El Camino Real.
Compared against Palo Alto, CA Rheumatology peers
671 annual services across 264 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 232 | 12th | $202 – $276 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 106 | 12th | $160 – $219 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 76 | 12th | $277 – $380 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 51 | 12th | $210 – $288 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 40 | 12th | $277 – $380 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (22 HCPCS billing breadth) | 166 | 0th | $174 – $252 |
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Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thorburn National Provider Identifier | NPI #1659473726 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94301) |
| Dr. Thorburn Palo Alto CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (671 CMS svcs; Z -0.497σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Palo Alto, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.67/5 Listening • 4.58/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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