Dr. Howard Yang, MD
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540, Santa Monica, CA 90404 • +1-806-555-5208
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Santa Monica Percentiles
NPI #1730522640 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Rheumatology providers positions Dr. Howard Yang, MD in Santa Monica at -0.47σ (50th city percentile / 40.92th state percentile, 255 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 32 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540 shows Dr. Howard Yang's primary concentration in Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation (code 99214: 620x/yr, 50th local percentile) alongside Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection (20610: 283x/yr, $55–$76).
At 2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540 (90404), Dr. Howard Yang, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.70/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 27 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1999), Dr. Yang coordinates 32 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540 (+1-806-555-5208).
Compared against Santa Monica, CA Rheumatology peers
3,201 annual services across 255 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 | 620 | 50th | $70 – $96 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 283 | 54th | $55 – $76 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 202 | 51th | $96 – $132 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 135 | 45th | $73 – $100 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 108 | 50th | $96 – $132 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (32 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,853 | 50th | $61 – $88 |
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Dr. Howard Yang, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Yang National Provider Identifier | NPI #1730522640 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90404) |
| Dr. Yang Santa Monica CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (3,201 CMS svcs; Z -0.470σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Rheumatology) |
| 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 • 10 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.70/5 Listening • 4.70/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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