Dr. Ricardo Vega, MD
27699 Jefferson Ave Ste 204, Temecula, CA 92590 • +1-400-555-8307
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Temecula Percentiles
NPI #1982607750 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Pulmonary Disease providers positions Dr. Ricardo Vega, MD in Temecula at -0.18σ (99th city percentile / 58.09th state percentile, 645 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Vega is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management — 830 annual services, $226–$309 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 94060 (Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation, 466/yr) and CPT 94729 (Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO), 344/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Vega (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 15-minute average reception wait, and a 4.82/5 modern protocol openness score across 17 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 23 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2003), Dr. Vega coordinates 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 27699 Jefferson Ave Ste 204 (+1-400-555-8307).
Top 10% Pulmonary Disease volume leader in Temecula, CA
2,025 annual services across 645 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Pulmonary Disease mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 830 | 99th | $226 – $309 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 466 | 97th | $147 – $202 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 344 | 98th | $134 – $183 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 223 | 97th | $412 – $565 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 162 | 94th | $318 – $436 |
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Dr. Ricardo Vega, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Vega National Provider Identifier | NPI #1982607750 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92590) |
| Dr. Vega Temecula CMS Volume Rank | 99.00th Pct (2,025 CMS svcs; Z -0.177σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Temecula, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.62/5 Listening • 4.82/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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