Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD
4060 4th Ave., Suite 700, San Diego, CA 92103 • +1-335-555-2602
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Diego Percentiles
NPI #1881843050 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the San Diego, CA (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 85 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 73.58th municipal percentile and 43.79th CA percentile (-0.29σ Z-score) based on 1,953 billed procedures for 335 patients.
Dr. Tanaka's longitudinal care intensity (5.8 billed units per patient across 335 individuals) centers on 99213 (581 annual units) and 20610 ($142–$194 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Tanaka (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 13-minute average reception wait, and a 4.74/5 modern protocol openness score across 15 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Tanaka (MD, NPI #1881843050) includes accredited doctoral training (2001, 25 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 4060 4th Ave., Suite 700.
Compared against San Diego, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
1,953 annual services across 335 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 | 581 | 73.58th | $133 – $182 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 436 | 74.58th | $142 – $194 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 307 | 72.58th | $79 – $109 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 178 | 72.58th | $191 – $261 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 113 | 78.58th | $1228 – $1683 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (85 HCPCS billing breadth) | 338 | 73.58th | $150 – $218 |
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Dr. Scott Tanaka, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tanaka National Provider Identifier | NPI #1881843050 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92103) |
| Dr. Tanaka San Diego CMS Volume Rank | 73.58th Pct (1,953 CMS svcs; Z -0.289σ) | 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 • 13 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.83/5 Listening • 4.74/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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