Dr. Michael Star, MD
1405 Montgomery DR, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 • +1-911-555-3331
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2014)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Santa Rosa Percentiles
NPI #1194768747 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Santa Rosa, CA (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Michael Star, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 5.56th municipal percentile and 10.43th CA percentile (-0.38σ Z-score) based on 879 billed procedures for 414 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Star is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 316 annual services, $103–$141 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 237/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 167/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Star (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 18-minute average reception wait, and a 4.83/5 modern protocol openness score across 10 patient logs.
From 1405 Montgomery DR in Santa Rosa (+1-911-555-3331), Dr. Star, MD (12-year clinical track record) delivers 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Santa Rosa, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
879 annual services across 414 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 316 | 12th | $103 – $141 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 237 | 12th | $110 – $150 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 167 | 12th | $62 – $84 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 97 | 12th | $148 – $202 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 62 | 12th | $951 – $1304 |
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Dr. Michael Star, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Star National Provider Identifier | NPI #1194768747 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (95405) |
| Dr. Star Santa Rosa CMS Volume Rank | 5.56th Pct (879 CMS svcs; Z -0.384σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Santa Rosa, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.85/5 Listening • 4.83/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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