Dr. Ruth Larson, MD
15525 Pomerado Rd, Suite A2, Poway, CA 92064 • +1-493-555-7216
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Poway Percentiles
NPI #1538167911 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Operating out of Poway, CA (15525 Pomerado Rd, Suite A2), Dermatology clinician Dr. Ruth Larson, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1999) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (20th Poway percentile) (14.44th CA percentile; Z-score -0.30σ across 1,311 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 44 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Larson (averaging 5.5 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 34% of tracked volume (446 encounters), paired with 99213 (406x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-493-555-7216, Dr. Larson's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.71/5 composite reality score over 22 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Larson (MD, NPI #1538167911) includes accredited doctoral training (1999, 27 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Poway, CA Dermatology peers
1,311 annual services across 238 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 | 446 | 20th | $236 – $324 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 406 | 20th | $264 – $362 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 249 | 19th | $347 – $476 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 131 | 22th | $486 – $667 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 79 | 22th | $375 – $514 |
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Dr. Ruth Larson, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Larson National Provider Identifier | NPI #1538167911 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92064) |
| Dr. Larson Poway CMS Volume Rank | 20.00th Pct (1,311 CMS svcs; Z -0.296σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Poway, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.87/5 Listening • 4.67/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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