Dr. Andrew Mester, MD
215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 • +1-520-555-1601
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Santa Barbara Percentiles
NPI #1649283599 • CBSA Regional • Otolaryngology
Within the Santa Barbara, CA (CBSA local) Otolaryngology cohort, Dr. Andrew Mester, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 42 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 75th municipal percentile and 81.49th CA percentile (+0.04σ Z-score) based on 2,633 billed procedures for 895 patients.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 215 Pesetas Ln shows Dr. Andrew Mester's primary concentration in Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination (code 99213: 895x/yr, 75th local percentile) alongside Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy (31231: 658x/yr, $331–$454).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Mester (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 19-minute average reception wait, and a 4.73/5 modern protocol openness score across 21 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 28 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1998), Dr. Mester coordinates 42 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 215 Pesetas Ln (+1-520-555-1601).
Compared against Santa Barbara, CA Otolaryngology peers
2,633 annual services across 895 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Otolaryngology 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 Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination | 895 | 75th | $165 – $226 |
| 31231 | Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy | 658 | 77th | $331 – $454 |
| 31575 | Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection | 500 | 77th | $242 – $331 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive Pure-Tone Audiometry & Speech Recognition | 342 | 78th | $116 – $160 |
| 69210 | Instrumented Impacted Cerumen Removal Under Microscopy | 237 | 71th | $104 – $142 |
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Dr. Andrew Mester, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mester National Provider Identifier | NPI #1649283599 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93110) |
| Dr. Mester Santa Barbara CMS Volume Rank | 75.00th Pct (2,633 CMS svcs; Z +0.037σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Otolaryngology) |
| 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 • 19 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.84/5 Listening • 4.73/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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