Dr. Elsa Cruz, MD
66 Hurlbut, Pasadena, CA 91105 • +1-239-555-1513
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Pasadena Percentiles
NPI #1861524159 • CBSA Regional • Psychiatry
Within the Pasadena, CA (CBSA local) Psychiatry cohort, Dr. Elsa Cruz, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 7 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 50th municipal percentile and 49.89th CA percentile (-0.22σ Z-score) based on 1,278 billed procedures for 90 patients.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 66 Hurlbut shows Dr. Elsa Cruz's primary concentration in Psychopharmacology Medication & Symptom Titration Visit (code 99214: 562x/yr, 50th local percentile) alongside Add-On Focused Psychotherapy w/ Medical Evaluation (30 min) (90833: 358x/yr, $123–$169).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Cruz's baseline new-consult rate near $239.00 in Pasadena, CA (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 15-minute average reception wait).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 17 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2009), Dr. Cruz coordinates 7 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 66 Hurlbut (+1-239-555-1513).
Compared against Pasadena, CA Psychiatry peers
1,278 annual services across 90 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Psychiatry mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Psychopharmacology Medication & Symptom Titration Visit | 562 | 50th | $171 – $234 |
| 90833 | Add-On Focused Psychotherapy w/ Medical Evaluation (30 min) | 358 | 55th | $123 – $169 |
| 99213 | Established Behavioral Health Maintenance Follow-Up | 204 | 54th | $130 – $179 |
| 90792 | Comprehensive Psychiatric Diagnostic & Medical Evaluation | 153 | 52th | $268 – $367 |
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Dr. Elsa Cruz, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cruz National Provider Identifier | NPI #1861524159 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91105) |
| Dr. Cruz Pasadena CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (1,278 CMS svcs; Z -0.218σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Psychiatry) |
| 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 • 15 min lobby wait | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.89/5 Listening • 4.76/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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