Dr. Thomas Susko, MD
2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 200e, Santa Monica, CA 90404 • +1-806-555-6409
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Santa Monica Percentiles
NPI #1245384106 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Operating out of Santa Monica, CA (2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 200e), Rheumatology clinician Dr. Thomas Susko, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2011) maintains a upper-quartile active clinical volume (80th Santa Monica percentile) (55.91th CA percentile; Z-score -0.40σ across 9,322 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 15 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Susko's longitudinal care intensity (47.8 billed units per patient across 195 individuals) centers on 99214 (244 annual units) and 20610 ($45–$62 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Thomas Susko in Santa Monica (90404) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 200e (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 15-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.96/5 from 19 verified reports).
Spanning 15 years of clinical practice following 2011 graduation from medical training, Dr. Thomas Susko integrates 15 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Santa Monica metro patients.
Compared against Santa Monica, CA Rheumatology peers
9,322 annual services across 195 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 | 244 | 80th | $57 – $78 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 112 | 83th | $45 – $62 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 80 | 82th | $79 – $108 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 53 | 85th | $60 – $82 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 42 | 79th | $79 – $108 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (15 HCPCS billing breadth) | 8,791 | 80th | $49 – $71 |
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Dr. Thomas Susko, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Susko National Provider Identifier | NPI #1245384106 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90404) |
| Dr. Susko Santa Monica CMS Volume Rank | 80.00th Pct (9,322 CMS svcs; Z -0.404σ) | 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 • 15 min lobby wait | 19 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.96/5 Listening • 4.67/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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