Dr. Tommy Chen, MD
50 Bellefontaine St, #301, Pasadena, CA 91105 • +1-239-555-3339
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Pasadena Percentiles
NPI #1326136854 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Dr. Tommy Chen, MD (NPI #1326136854) practices Dermatology in Pasadena, CA (91105) with sub-specialty concentration in 42 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 1,016 annual CMS services across 154 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Pasadena percentile) (-0.31σ vs CA state mean, 7.01th statewide percentile).
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Tommy Chen (91105) place 17000 at the top of the practice ledger (345 yearly units, 12th metro rank), rounded out by 99213 and 11102.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Tommy Chen in Pasadena (91105) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 50 Bellefontaine St, #301 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 19-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.82/5 from 7 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 30 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1996), Dr. Chen coordinates 42 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 50 Bellefontaine St, #301 (+1-239-555-3339).
Compared against Pasadena, CA Dermatology peers
1,016 annual services across 154 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 345 | 12th | $144 – $197 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 315 | 12th | $161 – $220 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 193 | 12th | $212 – $290 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 102 | 12th | $296 – $406 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 61 | 12th | $229 – $313 |
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Dr. Tommy Chen, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chen National Provider Identifier | NPI #1326136854 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91105) |
| Dr. Chen Pasadena CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (1,016 CMS svcs; Z -0.313σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Pasadena, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.68/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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