Dr. Gregory Palutsis, MD
805 Pamplico Hwy Ste 100, Florence, SC 29505 • +1-704-555-9791
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2014)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Florence Percentiles
NPI #1295789238 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Anchored in Florence, SC 29505, Dr. Gregory Palutsis, MD (NPI 1295789238) logged 3,898 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (50th Florence percentile), 50.7th SC percentile, -0.30σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 67 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Palutsis (averaging 8.4 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation) represents 15% of tracked volume (597 encounters), paired with 20610 (447x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-704-555-9791, Dr. Palutsis's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.63/5 composite reality score over 10 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Palutsis (MD, NPI #1295789238) includes accredited doctoral training (2014, 12 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across SC.
Compared against Florence, SC Orthopedic Surgery peers
3,898 annual services across 466 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from SC 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 | 597 | 50th | $71 – $98 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 447 | 45th | $76 – $104 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 315 | 50th | $43 – $59 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 182 | 47th | $103 – $141 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 116 | 47th | $660 – $905 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (67 HCPCS billing breadth) | 2,241 | 50th | $81 – $117 |
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Dr. Gregory Palutsis, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Palutsis National Provider Identifier | NPI #1295789238 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (29505) |
| Dr. Palutsis Florence CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (3,898 CMS svcs; Z -0.302σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (SC Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Florence, SC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.88/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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