Dr. David Burnikel, MD
6719 Alvarado Rd, Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92120 • +1-266-555-6096
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Diego Percentiles
NPI #1457541369 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Orthopedic Surgery providers positions Dr. David Burnikel, MD in San Diego at -0.37σ (32.08th city percentile / 15.86th state percentile, 129 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 32 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. David Burnikel (92120) place 99213 at the top of the practice ledger (186 yearly units, 32.08th metro rank), rounded out by 20610 and 73562.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. David Burnikel in San Diego (92120) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 6719 Alvarado Rd, Ste 200 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 10-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.58/5 from 8 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Burnikel (MD, NPI #1457541369) includes accredited doctoral training (2006, 20 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against San Diego, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
995 annual services across 129 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Orthopedic Surgery 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 Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 186 | 32.08th | $106 – $145 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 139 | 29.08th | $113 – $155 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 98 | 30.08th | $63 – $87 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 57 | 30.08th | $152 – $208 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 36 | 35.08th | $979 – $1341 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (32 HCPCS billing breadth) | 479 | 32.08th | $119 – $173 |
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Dr. David Burnikel, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Burnikel National Provider Identifier | NPI #1457541369 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92120) |
| Dr. Burnikel San Diego CMS Volume Rank | 32.08th Pct (995 CMS svcs; Z -0.374σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| 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 • 10 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.40/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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