Dr. Michael Ellison, MD
1595 Soquel DR Ste 230, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 • +1-319-555-4500
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Santa Cruz Percentiles
NPI #1861465932 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Pulmonary Disease providers positions Dr. Michael Ellison, MD in Santa Cruz at -0.34σ (42.86th city percentile / 38.79th state percentile, 406 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Ellison (averaging 3.3 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management) represents 39% of tracked volume (522 encounters), paired with 94060 (293x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-319-555-4500, Dr. Ellison's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.80/5 composite reality score over 7 submissions).
Patients evaluating Dr. Michael Ellison in ZIP 95065 note 33 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 1993) alongside 3.3 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Santa Cruz, CA Pulmonary Disease peers
1,346 annual services across 406 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 522 | 42.86th | $211 – $289 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 293 | 42.86th | $137 – $188 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 216 | 40.86th | $125 – $171 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 140 | 40.86th | $385 – $527 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 102 | 39.86th | $297 – $407 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (23 HCPCS billing breadth) | 73 | 42.86th | $190 – $276 |
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Dr. Michael Ellison, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ellison National Provider Identifier | NPI #1861465932 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (95065) |
| Dr. Ellison Santa Cruz CMS Volume Rank | 42.86th Pct (1,346 CMS svcs; Z -0.344σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Santa Cruz, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.94/5 Listening • 4.48/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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