Dr. Sunny Melendez, MD
2841 Lomita Blvd, Suite 205, Torrance, CA 90505 • +1-396-555-3192
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Torrance Percentiles
NPI #1033293576 • CBSA Regional • Endocrinology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Endocrinology providers positions Dr. Sunny Melendez, MD in Torrance at +1.03σ (90th city percentile / 90.16th state percentile, 170 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 50 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Melendez is led by HCPCS 99214 (Complex Endocrine, Thyroid & Metabolic Biomarker Management — 1950 annual services, $52–$71 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 95251 (Ambulatory Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Data Analysis, 975/yr) and CPT 76536 (High-Resolution Thyroid & Parathyroid Neck Ultrasound, 709/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Sunny Melendez in Torrance (90505) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 2841 Lomita Blvd, Suite 205 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 11-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.55/5 from 5 verified reports).
Spanning 17 years of clinical practice following 2009 graduation from medical training, Dr. Sunny Melendez integrates 50 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Torrance metro patients.
Top 10% Endocrinology volume leader in Torrance, CA
20,247 annual services across 170 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Endocrinology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Complex Endocrine, Thyroid & Metabolic Biomarker Management | 1,950 | 90th | $52 – $71 |
| 95251 | Ambulatory Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Data Analysis | 975 | 88th | $32 – $47 |
| 76536 | High-Resolution Thyroid & Parathyroid Neck Ultrasound | 709 | 92th | $62 – $86 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Endocrine & Hormone Workup | 532 | 94th | $71 – $97 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Multi-Hormone & Insulin Pump Titration | 266 | 93th | $80 – $109 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (50 HCPCS billing breadth) | 15,816 | 90th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Sunny Melendez, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Melendez National Provider Identifier | NPI #1033293576 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90505) |
| Dr. Melendez Torrance CMS Volume Rank | 90.00th Pct (20,247 CMS svcs; Z +1.027σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Endocrinology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Torrance, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.55/5 Listening • 4.45/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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