Dr. John Kronick, MD
2625 Shadelands DR, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 • +1-216-555-9929
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2013)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Walnut Creek Percentiles
NPI #1639129034 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Anchored in Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Dr. John Kronick, MD (NPI 1639129034) logged 2,512 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (47.37th Walnut Creek percentile), 52.41th CA percentile, -0.24σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 57 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Kronick is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 692 annual services, $256–$351 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 519/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 365/yr).
At 2625 Shadelands DR (94598), Dr. John Kronick, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.81/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Kronick (MD, NPI #1639129034) includes accredited doctoral training (2013, 13 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 2625 Shadelands DR.
Compared against Walnut Creek, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
2,512 annual services across 589 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 | 692 | 47.37th | $256 – $351 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 519 | 42.37th | $273 – $373 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 365 | 50.37th | $153 – $210 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 211 | 42.37th | $367 – $503 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 135 | 44.37th | $2364 – $3239 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (57 HCPCS billing breadth) | 590 | 47.37th | $288 – $418 |
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Dr. John Kronick, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kronick National Provider Identifier | NPI #1639129034 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94598) |
| Dr. Kronick Walnut Creek CMS Volume Rank | 47.37th Pct (2,512 CMS svcs; Z -0.239σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Walnut Creek, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.81/5 Listening • 4.45/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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