Dr. Sara Edwards, MD
2250 Hayes St Ste 208, San Francisco, CA 94117 • +1-494-555-3772
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1997)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Francisco Percentiles
NPI #1669589214 • CBSA 41860 • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the San Francisco, CA (CBSA 41860) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Sara Edwards, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 42.22th municipal percentile and 37.76th CA percentile (-0.31σ Z-score) based on 1,717 billed procedures for 139 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Edwards is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 113 annual services, $64–$88 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 85/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 59/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Sara Edwards in San Francisco (94117) face an estimated $250.00 initial evaluation fee at 2250 Hayes St Ste 208 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 22-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.86/5 from 14 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1669589214) confirms Dr. Sara Edwards's MD standing serving CBSA 41860 with a 4.67/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against San Francisco, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
1,717 annual services across 139 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 | 113 | 42.22th | $64 – $88 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 85 | 41.22th | $68 – $94 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 59 | 47.22th | $38 – $53 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 34 | 45.22th | $92 – $126 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 22 | 38.22th | $593 – $812 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (30 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,404 | 42.22th | $72 – $104 |
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Dr. Sara Edwards, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Edwards National Provider Identifier | NPI #1669589214 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94117) |
| Dr. Edwards San Francisco CMS Volume Rank | 42.22th Pct (1,717 CMS svcs; Z -0.310σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $250.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Francisco, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $250.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.86/5 Listening • 4.62/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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