Dr. Aric Christal, MD
7320 216th St Sw, Suite 320, Edmonds, WA 98026 • +1-568-555-5371
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Edmonds Percentiles
NPI #1770699159 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Aric Christal, MD (NPI #1770699159) practices Orthopedic Surgery in Edmonds, WA (98026) with sub-specialty concentration in 46 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 5,833 annual CMS services across 334 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a upper-quartile active clinical volume (87.5th Edmonds percentile) (+1.03σ vs WA state mean, 91.67th statewide percentile).
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Aric Christal (98026) place 99213 at the top of the practice ledger (480 yearly units, 87.5th metro rank), rounded out by 20610 and 73562.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Christal (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $222.00 (community reported average: $222.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 18-minute average reception wait, and a 4.89/5 modern protocol openness score across 8 patient logs.
From 7320 216th St Sw, Suite 320 in Edmonds (+1-568-555-5371), Dr. Christal, MD (23-year clinical track record) delivers 46 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Edmonds, WA Orthopedic Surgery peers
5,833 annual services across 334 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from WA 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 | 480 | 87.5th | $48 – $66 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 360 | 82.5th | $51 – $71 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 253 | 89.5th | $29 – $44 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 147 | 84.5th | $69 – $95 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 93 | 84.5th | $447 – $612 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (46 HCPCS billing breadth) | 4,500 | 87.5th | $54 – $78 |
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Dr. Aric Christal, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christal National Provider Identifier | NPI #1770699159 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (98026) |
| Dr. Christal Edmonds CMS Volume Rank | 87.50th Pct (5,833 CMS svcs; Z +1.028σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (WA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $222.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Edmonds, WA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $222.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.94/5 Listening • 4.89/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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