Dr. Thomas Caves, MD
317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 • +1-684-555-5571
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2012)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Santa Barbara Percentiles
NPI #1144284522 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Gastroenterology providers positions Dr. Thomas Caves, MD in Santa Barbara at +0.48σ (87.5th city percentile / 92.78th state percentile, 930 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 59 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Thomas Caves (93105) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (1440 yearly units, 87.5th metro rank), rounded out by 45380 and 43239.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Thomas Caves in Santa Barbara (93105) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 317 W Pueblo St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 13-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.69/5 from 23 verified reports).
From 317 W Pueblo St in Santa Barbara (+1-684-555-5571), Dr. Caves, MD (14-year clinical track record) delivers 59 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Santa Barbara, CA Gastroenterology peers
3,891 annual services across 930 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Gastroenterology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 1,440 | 87.5th | $104 – $142 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 973 | 90.5th | $250 – $342 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 817 | 84.5th | $207 – $284 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 389 | 91.5th | $278 – $381 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 272 | 89.5th | $146 – $200 |
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Dr. Thomas Caves, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Caves National Provider Identifier | NPI #1144284522 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93105) |
| Dr. Caves Santa Barbara CMS Volume Rank | 87.50th Pct (3,891 CMS svcs; Z +0.484σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Gastroenterology) |
| 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 • 13 min lobby wait | 23 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.69/5 Listening • 4.94/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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