Dr. Thomas Vanmeter, MD
334 S Patterson Ave, Ste 105, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 • +1-776-555-6126
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Santa Barbara Percentiles
NPI #1205832813 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Dr. Thomas Vanmeter, MD (NPI #1205832813) practices Dermatology in Santa Barbara, CA (93111) with sub-specialty concentration in 52 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 8,516 annual CMS services across 1,098 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a upper-quartile active clinical volume (66.67th Santa Barbara percentile) (+0.13σ vs CA state mean, 82.26th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Vanmeter is led by HCPCS 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion — 2787 annual services, $85–$116 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 99213 (Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination, 2541/yr) and CPT 11102 (Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion, 1557/yr).
At 334 S Patterson Ave, Ste 105 (93111), Dr. Thomas Vanmeter, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.89/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Vanmeter (MD, NPI #1205832813) includes accredited doctoral training (2004, 22 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 334 S Patterson Ave, Ste 105.
Compared against Santa Barbara, CA Dermatology peers
8,516 annual services across 1,098 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 2,787 | 66.67th | $85 – $116 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 2,541 | 62.67th | $95 – $130 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 1,557 | 62.67th | $125 – $171 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 820 | 61.67th | $175 – $239 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 492 | 68.67th | $135 – $185 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (52 HCPCS billing breadth) | 320 | 66.67th | $104 – $151 |
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Dr. Thomas Vanmeter, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Vanmeter National Provider Identifier | NPI #1205832813 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93111) |
| Dr. Vanmeter Santa Barbara CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (8,516 CMS svcs; Z +0.132σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Santa Barbara, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.89/5 Listening • 4.82/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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