Dr. Linda Chen, MD
317 W Pueblo St, Neurology, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 • +1-684-555-8803
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2005)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Santa Barbara Percentiles
NPI #1629105069 • CBSA Regional • Neurology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Linda Chen (MD, NPI 1629105069) at 317 W Pueblo St, Neurology in Santa Barbara with 7,376 annual clinical services (264 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.10σ regional deviation and mid-cohort balanced caseload (46.15th Santa Barbara percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 25 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Linda Chen (93105) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (157 yearly units, 46.15th metro rank), rounded out by 95910 and 95819.
At 317 W Pueblo St, Neurology (93105), Dr. Linda Chen, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.77/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Chen (MD, NPI #1629105069) includes accredited doctoral training (2005, 21 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Santa Barbara, CA Neurology peers
7,376 annual services across 264 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Neurology 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 Neurologic, Migraine & Movement Evaluation | 157 | 46.15th | $51 – $70 |
| 95910 | 7–8 Nerve Conduction Electrodiagnostic Neuropathy Study | 75 | 47.15th | $84 – $115 |
| 95819 | Awake & Drowsy Electroencephalogram (EEG) Recording | 60 | 46.15th | $75 – $103 |
| 64615 | Chemodenervation of Cranial/Cervical Muscles for Chronic Migraine | 45 | 50.15th | $80 – $109 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Neurologic Examination | 37 | 46.15th | $71 – $97 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (25 HCPCS billing breadth) | 7,002 | 46.15th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Linda Chen, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chen National Provider Identifier | NPI #1629105069 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93105) |
| Dr. Chen Santa Barbara CMS Volume Rank | 46.15th Pct (7,376 CMS svcs; Z -0.098σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Neurology) |
| 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 • 22 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.77/5 Listening • 4.82/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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