Dr. Eli Kupperman, MD
511 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 • +1-391-555-9788
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Santa Barbara Percentiles
NPI #1972946432 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Santa Barbara, CA (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Eli Kupperman, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 97 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 89.29th municipal percentile and 97.24th CA percentile (+1.75σ Z-score) based on 24,835 billed procedures for 852 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Kupperman is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 1361 annual services, $40–$55 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 1021/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 718/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Kupperman (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 11-minute average reception wait, and a 4.85/5 modern protocol openness score across 13 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 15 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2011), Dr. Kupperman coordinates 97 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 511 Bath St (+1-391-555-9788).
Compared against Santa Barbara, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
24,835 annual services across 852 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 | 1,361 | 89.29th | $40 – $55 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 1,021 | 84.29th | $42 – $58 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 718 | 84.29th | $25 – $40 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 416 | 88.29th | $57 – $78 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 265 | 88.29th | $366 – $502 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (97 HCPCS billing breadth) | 21,054 | 89.29th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Eli Kupperman, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kupperman National Provider Identifier | NPI #1972946432 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93101) |
| Dr. Kupperman Santa Barbara CMS Volume Rank | 89.29th Pct (24,835 CMS svcs; Z +1.747σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| 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 • 11 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.62/5 Listening • 4.85/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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