Dr. Steven Lee, MD
2405 Shadelands DR Ste 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 • +1-216-555-8539
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Walnut Creek Percentiles
NPI #1699725945 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Steven Lee, MD (NPI #1699725945) practices Orthopedic Surgery in Walnut Creek, CA (94598) with sub-specialty concentration in 44 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 1,372 annual CMS services across 468 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (10.53th Walnut Creek percentile) (-0.34σ vs CA state mean, 29.66th statewide percentile).
Dr. Lee's longitudinal care intensity (2.9 billed units per patient across 468 individuals) centers on 99213 (494 annual units) and 20610 ($250–$343 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Steven Lee in Walnut Creek (94598) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 2405 Shadelands DR Ste 300 (in-person clinic visits only; 17-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.64/5 from 9 verified reports).
Spanning 19 years of clinical practice following 2007 graduation from medical training, Dr. Steven Lee integrates 44 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Walnut Creek metro patients.
Compared against Walnut Creek, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
1,372 annual services across 468 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 | 494 | 12th | $235 – $322 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 370 | 12th | $250 – $343 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 261 | 12th | $140 – $192 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 151 | 12th | $337 – $462 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 96 | 12th | $2170 – $2974 |
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Dr. Steven Lee, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lee National Provider Identifier | NPI #1699725945 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94598) |
| Dr. Lee Walnut Creek CMS Volume Rank | 10.53th Pct (1,372 CMS svcs; Z -0.340σ) | 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 • 17 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.64/5 Listening • 4.46/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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