Dr. Ritu Batra, MD
2216 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 101, Santa Monica, CA 90404 • +1-806-555-5855
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2016)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Santa Monica Percentiles
NPI #1356441869 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Dermatology providers positions Dr. Ritu Batra, MD in Santa Monica at -0.21σ (41.67th city percentile / 40.37th state percentile, 544 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 47 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Batra (averaging 5.2 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 33% of tracked volume (942 encounters), paired with 99213 (859x).
At 2216 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 101 (90404), Dr. Ritu Batra, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.78/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 10 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2016), Dr. Batra coordinates 47 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 2216 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 101 (+1-806-555-5855).
Compared against Santa Monica, CA Dermatology peers
2,818 annual services across 544 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 942 | 41.67th | $189 – $259 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 859 | 37.67th | $211 – $289 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 527 | 38.67th | $278 – $380 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 277 | 42.67th | $389 – $532 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 166 | 42.67th | $300 – $411 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (47 HCPCS billing breadth) | 46 | 41.67th | $230 – $334 |
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Dr. Ritu Batra, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Batra National Provider Identifier | NPI #1356441869 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90404) |
| Dr. Batra Santa Monica CMS Volume Rank | 41.67th Pct (2,818 CMS svcs; Z -0.206σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Santa Monica, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.78/5 Listening • 4.80/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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