Dr. Robert Block, MD
1095 Los Palos Drive, Salinas, CA 93901 • +1-968-555-7400
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Salinas Percentiles
NPI #1477627669 • CBSA Regional • Otolaryngology
Within the Salinas, CA (CBSA local) Otolaryngology cohort, Dr. Robert Block, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 72 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 75th municipal percentile and 93.7th CA percentile (+0.41σ Z-score) based on 5,309 billed procedures for 589 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Block is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination — 652 annual services, $77–$106 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 31231 (Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy, 479/yr) and CPT 31575 (Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection, 364/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Block (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 11-minute average reception wait, and a 4.90/5 modern protocol openness score across 5 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 26 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2000), Dr. Block coordinates 72 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1095 Los Palos Drive (+1-968-555-7400).
Compared against Salinas, CA Otolaryngology peers
5,309 annual services across 589 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Otolaryngology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination | 652 | 75th | $77 – $106 |
| 31231 | Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy | 479 | 71th | $155 – $213 |
| 31575 | Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection | 364 | 77th | $113 – $155 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive Pure-Tone Audiometry & Speech Recognition | 249 | 80th | $55 – $75 |
| 69210 | Instrumented Impacted Cerumen Removal Under Microscopy | 173 | 79th | $49 – $67 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (72 HCPCS billing breadth) | 3,392 | 75th | $87 – $126 |
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Dr. Robert Block, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Block National Provider Identifier | NPI #1477627669 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93901) |
| Dr. Block Salinas CMS Volume Rank | 75.00th Pct (5,309 CMS svcs; Z +0.411σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Otolaryngology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Salinas, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.55/5 Listening • 4.90/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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