Dr. Andrew Palafox, MD
1720 Murchison, El Paso, TX 79902 • +1-501-555-8902
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & El Paso Percentiles
NPI #1700866407 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Statistical peer benchmarking across TX Orthopedic Surgery providers positions Dr. Andrew Palafox, MD in El Paso at -0.51σ (41.67th city percentile / 20th state percentile, 182 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 69 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Palafox's longitudinal care intensity (6.5 billed units per patient across 182 individuals) centers on 99213 (263 annual units) and 20610 ($103–$142 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Palafox (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 16-minute average reception wait, and a 4.42/5 modern protocol openness score across 4 patient logs.
Spanning 18 years of clinical practice following 2008 graduation from medical training, Dr. Andrew Palafox integrates 69 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for El Paso metro patients.
Compared against El Paso, TX Orthopedic Surgery peers
1,191 annual services across 182 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX 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 | 263 | 41.67th | $97 – $133 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 197 | 39.67th | $103 – $142 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 139 | 42.67th | $58 – $80 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 80 | 36.67th | $139 – $191 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 51 | 39.67th | $897 – $1230 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (69 HCPCS billing breadth) | 460 | 41.67th | $109 – $158 |
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Dr. Andrew Palafox, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Palafox National Provider Identifier | NPI #1700866407 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (79902) |
| Dr. Palafox El Paso CMS Volume Rank | 41.67th Pct (1,191 CMS svcs; Z -0.512σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (El Paso, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.61/5 Listening • 4.42/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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