Dr. Richard Katz, MD
5555 Reservoir Drive, Suite 112, San Diego, CA 92120 • +1-266-555-2653
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Diego Percentiles
NPI #1548332539 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Anchored in San Diego, CA 92120, Dr. Richard Katz, MD (NPI 1548332539) logged 5,259 annual procedures (upper-quartile active clinical volume (80.85th San Diego percentile), 68.11th CA percentile, -0.06σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 48 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Katz (averaging 10.2 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review) represents 35% of tracked volume (1856 encounters), paired with 93000 (1368x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Richard Katz in San Diego (92120) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 5555 Reservoir Drive, Suite 112 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 20-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.68/5 from 16 verified reports).
Spanning 15 years of clinical practice following 2011 graduation from medical training, Dr. Richard Katz integrates 48 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for San Diego metro patients.
Compared against San Diego, CA Cardiology peers
5,259 annual services across 516 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 1,856 | 80.85th | $142 – $194 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 1,368 | 75.85th | $55 – $76 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 879 | 78.85th | $265 – $363 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 489 | 80.85th | $166 – $228 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 293 | 78.85th | $203 – $278 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (48 HCPCS billing breadth) | 374 | 80.85th | $128 – $186 |
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Dr. Richard Katz, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Katz National Provider Identifier | NPI #1548332539 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92120) |
| Dr. Katz San Diego CMS Volume Rank | 80.85th Pct (5,259 CMS svcs; Z -0.055σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Diego, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.68/5 Listening • 4.62/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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