Dr. Michael Lee, MD
3965 5th Ave Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92103 • +1-335-555-5801
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Diego Percentiles
NPI #1255607685 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Within the San Diego, CA (CBSA local) Dermatology cohort, Dr. Michael Lee, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 53 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 60.66th municipal percentile and 50.08th CA percentile (-0.16σ Z-score) based on 3,531 billed procedures for 433 patients.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 3965 5th Ave Ste 200 shows Dr. Michael Lee's primary concentration in Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion (code 17000: 719x/yr, 60.66th local percentile) alongside Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination (99213: 656x/yr, $100–$136).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-335-555-5801, Dr. Lee's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.56/5 composite reality score over 15 submissions).
Patients evaluating Dr. Michael Lee in ZIP 92103 note 22 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2004) alongside 8.2 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against San Diego, CA Dermatology peers
3,531 annual services across 433 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 | 719 | 60.66th | $89 – $122 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 656 | 65.66th | $100 – $136 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 402 | 59.66th | $131 – $180 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 212 | 58.66th | $183 – $251 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 127 | 62.66th | $142 – $194 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (53 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,415 | 60.66th | $109 – $158 |
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Dr. Michael Lee, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lee National Provider Identifier | NPI #1255607685 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92103) |
| Dr. Lee San Diego CMS Volume Rank | 60.66th Pct (3,531 CMS svcs; Z -0.164σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Dermatology) |
| 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 • 17 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.59/5 Listening • 4.59/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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