Dr. Chitra Safaya, MD
6699 Alvarado Rd, Suite 2308, San Diego, CA 92120 • +1-266-555-5793
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Diego Percentiles
NPI #1568624336 • CBSA Regional • Infectious Disease
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Infectious Disease providers positions Dr. Chitra Safaya, MD in San Diego at -0.11σ (66.67th city percentile / 74.9th state percentile, 544 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 10 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Safaya is led by HCPCS 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up — 1451 annual services, $179–$245 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 99213 (Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit, 839/yr) and CPT 93000 (In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram, 419/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Chitra Safaya in San Diego (92120) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 6699 Alvarado Rd, Suite 2308 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 14-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.87/5 from 20 verified reports).
From 6699 Alvarado Rd, Suite 2308 in San Diego (+1-266-555-5793), Dr. Safaya, MD (26-year clinical track record) delivers 10 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against San Diego, CA Infectious Disease peers
3,225 annual services across 544 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Infectious Disease mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 1,451 | 66.67th | $179 – $245 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 839 | 61.67th | $137 – $188 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 419 | 71.67th | $65 – $90 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 323 | 61.67th | $210 – $288 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 194 | 62.67th | $249 – $341 |
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Dr. Chitra Safaya, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Safaya National Provider Identifier | NPI #1568624336 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92120) |
| Dr. Safaya San Diego CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (3,225 CMS svcs; Z -0.110σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Infectious Disease) |
| 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 • 14 min lobby wait | 20 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.87/5 Listening • 4.70/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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