Dr. Thaila Ramanujam, MD
1505 Soquel DR, Suite 9, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 • +1-319-555-7568
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Santa Cruz Percentiles
NPI #1801999206 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Rheumatology providers positions Dr. Thaila Ramanujam, MD in Santa Cruz at +4.06σ (80th city percentile / 98.85th state percentile, 688 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 58 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Ramanujam (averaging 615.8 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation) represents 0% of tracked volume (2118 encounters), paired with 20610 (967x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-319-555-7568, Dr. Ramanujam's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.69/5 composite reality score over 24 submissions).
Patients evaluating Dr. Thaila Ramanujam in ZIP 95065 note 19 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2007) alongside 615.8 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Santa Cruz, CA Rheumatology peers
423,682 annual services across 688 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 2,118 | 80th | $52 – $71 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 967 | 84th | $41 – $56 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 691 | 84th | $71 – $97 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 461 | 80th | $54 – $74 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 368 | 85th | $71 – $97 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (58 HCPCS billing breadth) | 419,077 | 80th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Thaila Ramanujam, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ramanujam National Provider Identifier | NPI #1801999206 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (95065) |
| Dr. Ramanujam Santa Cruz CMS Volume Rank | 80.00th Pct (423,682 CMS svcs; Z +4.056σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Rheumatology) |
| 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 • 16 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.78/5 Listening • 4.82/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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