Dr. Francis Gonzales, MD
200 W Arbor DR, San Diego, CA 92103 • +1-335-555-8035
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Diego Percentiles
NPI #1841476546 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Anchored in San Diego, CA 92103, Dr. Francis Gonzales, MD (NPI 1841476546) logged 679 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (7.55th San Diego percentile), 1.9th CA percentile, -0.40σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 20 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Gonzales is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 244 annual services, $595–$815 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 183/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 129/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-335-555-8035, Dr. Gonzales's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.56/5 composite reality score over 19 submissions).
NPI registry verification (#1841476546) confirms Dr. Francis Gonzales's MD standing serving CBSA 92103 with a 4.56/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against San Diego, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
679 annual services across 412 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 | 244 | 12th | $595 – $815 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 183 | 12th | $633 – $868 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 129 | 12th | $356 – $487 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 75 | 12th | $853 – $1169 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 48 | 12.55th | $5494 – $7529 |
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Dr. Francis Gonzales, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gonzales National Provider Identifier | NPI #1841476546 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92103) |
| Dr. Gonzales San Diego CMS Volume Rank | 7.55th Pct (679 CMS svcs; Z -0.402σ) | 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 • 11 min lobby wait | 19 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.57/5 Listening • 4.87/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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