Dr. Scott Dewhirst, MD
3916 State St Ste 300, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 • +1-684-555-2649
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Santa Barbara Percentiles
NPI #1659799153 • CBSA Regional • Psychiatry
Within the Santa Barbara, CA (CBSA local) Psychiatry cohort, Dr. Scott Dewhirst, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 11 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 50th municipal percentile and 62.92th CA percentile (-0.11σ Z-score) based on 1,592 billed procedures for 233 patients.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Dewhirst (averaging 6.8 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Psychopharmacology Medication & Symptom Titration Visit) represents 44% of tracked volume (700 encounters), paired with 90833 (446x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Scott Dewhirst in Santa Barbara (93105) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 3916 State St Ste 300 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 15-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.68/5 from 11 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. Scott Dewhirst in ZIP 93105 note 17 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2009) alongside 6.8 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Santa Barbara, CA Psychiatry peers
1,592 annual services across 233 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Psychiatry mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Psychopharmacology Medication & Symptom Titration Visit | 700 | 50th | $198 – $271 |
| 90833 | Add-On Focused Psychotherapy w/ Medical Evaluation (30 min) | 446 | 52th | $143 – $195 |
| 99213 | Established Behavioral Health Maintenance Follow-Up | 255 | 46th | $151 – $207 |
| 90792 | Comprehensive Psychiatric Diagnostic & Medical Evaluation | 191 | 50th | $310 – $425 |
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Dr. Scott Dewhirst, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Dewhirst National Provider Identifier | NPI #1659799153 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93105) |
| Dr. Dewhirst Santa Barbara CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (1,592 CMS svcs; Z -0.111σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Psychiatry) |
| 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 • 15 min lobby wait | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.68/5 Listening • 4.93/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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