Dr. Melanie Palm, MD
437 S. Highway 101, Suite# 217, Solana Beach, CA 92075 • +1-737-555-3148
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Solana Beach Percentiles
NPI #1821265877 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Dermatology providers positions Dr. Melanie Palm, MD in Solana Beach at -0.21σ (0th city percentile / 39.53th state percentile, 299 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Palm is led by HCPCS 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion — 914 annual services, $86–$118 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 99213 (Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination, 833/yr) and CPT 11102 (Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion, 511/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Melanie Palm in Solana Beach (92075) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 437 S. Highway 101, Suite# 217 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 10-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.79/5 from 8 verified reports).
Spanning 20 years of clinical practice following 2006 graduation from medical training, Dr. Melanie Palm integrates 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Solana Beach metro patients.
Compared against Solana Beach, CA Dermatology peers
2,718 annual services across 299 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 | 914 | 12th | $86 – $118 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 833 | 12th | $96 – $132 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 511 | 12th | $127 – $173 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 269 | 12th | $177 – $243 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 161 | 12th | $137 – $187 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (34 HCPCS billing breadth) | 30 | 0th | $105 – $152 |
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Dr. Melanie Palm, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Palm National Provider Identifier | NPI #1821265877 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92075) |
| Dr. Palm Solana Beach CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (2,718 CMS svcs; Z -0.212σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Solana Beach, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.79/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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