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Organization

Embassy Surgery Center, Llc

NPI: 1174063788
Lancaster, CA
4 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$4.2M
Total Payments
3.1K
Beneficiaries
4.1K
Services
16.48x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

92th
percentile in specialty
This provider$4.2M
Specialty median$657.1K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $4.2M over 4 years
216.48x markup ratio (above median)
392th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
4Payments surged 233% in 2021
519 procedures with >3x markup
โœ“ No flags detected

๐Ÿ”Ž Data Analysis

This provider's $4.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 92th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

Their average markup ratio of 16.48x is significantly above the specialty median of 6.1x.

Medicare payments to this provider grew 352% from 2020 to 2023.

AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.

Annual Medicare Payments

Annual Services Provided

Avg Payment per Service

Markup Ratio Over Time

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Notable: Payments increased 233% in 2021

Year-over-year payment surges can indicate changes in practice volume, new services, or billing pattern shifts.

Submitted Charges vs. Medicare Payments

Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid โ€” the gap represents the markup.

YearAvg SubmittedAvg PaidMarkup RatioGap per ServiceTotal PaymentsServicesBeneficiaries
2020$15.1K$510.9429.56x$14.6K$360.4K996696
2021$32.3K$3.4K9.44x$28.9K$1.2M1.1K788
2022$33.0K$2.5K13.37x$30.5K$1.0M1.0K767
2023$33.5K$3.2K10.53x$30.3K$1.6M1.0K867

Top Procedures (20)

27447Repair of knee joint, lower or upper part of joint, inside and outside areaโš  12.1x markup
$723.6K
88 services$8.2K/svc12.14x markup
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver
$602.0K
27 services$22.3K/svc2.55x markup
0275TRemoval of bone from lower spine for decompression of nerve tissue using imaging guidance, accessed through the skinโš  19.7x markup
$407.4K
100 services$4.1K/svc19.73x markup
27130Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint prosthesisโš  12.0x markup
$365.5K
44 services$8.3K/svc12.01x markup
62362Insertion of programmable spinal canal drug infusion pumpโš  5.7x markup
$350.5K
28 services$12.5K/svc5.65x markup
64493Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidanceโš  28.4x markup
$343.9K
1.2K services$288.74/svc28.40x markup
64483Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidanceโš  24.3x markup
$312.6K
927 services$337.21/svc24.32x markup
63650Implantation of spinal neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skinโš  11.8x markup
$280.1K
65 services$4.3K/svc11.83x markup
64490Injections of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidanceโš  28.3x markup
$182.2K
629 services$289.71/svc28.29x markup
22869Insertion of stabilizing or separating device into lower spine at single levelโš  6.3x markup
$113.7K
12 services$9.5K/svc6.31x markup
26123Removal of tissue of palmโš  30.1x markup
$106.7K
129 services$827.24/svc30.05x markup
14301Tissue transfer repair of wound (30.1 to 60.0 sq centimeters)โš  26.2x markup
$90.7K
92 services$986.34/svc26.20x markup
26496Transplant of tendon thumb, palm, or wristโš  21.9x markup
$69.9K
60 services$1.2K/svc21.90x markup
64721Release and/or relocation of median nerve of handโš  28.6x markup
$42.2K
79 services$533.82/svc28.57x markup
43250Removal of polyps or growths of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cauteryโš  43.5x markup
$31.2K
47 services$664.48/svc43.50x markup
G0260Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrographyโš  21.8x markup
$27.5K
95 services$289.33/svc21.83x markup
62323Injection of substance into spinal canal of lower back or sacrum using imaging guidanceโš  26.7x markup
$23.3K
79 services$295.56/svc26.71x markup
25115Removal of fluid-filled sac (bursa) of wrist joint lining or forearm tendonโš  42.7x markup
$20.7K
62 services$333.93/svc42.70x markup
25312Relocation of tendon of forearm and/or wrist with graftsโš  33.2x markup
$16.4K
25 services$654.79/svc33.16x markup
15733Creation of flap graft to head and/or neckโš  25.8x markup
$14.6K
15 services$970.89/svc25.81x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
27447Repair of knee joint, lower or upper part of joint, inside and outside area88$723.6K$8.2K12.14x
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver27$602.0K$22.3K2.55x
0275TRemoval of bone from lower spine for decompression of nerve tissue using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin100$407.4K$4.1K19.73x
27130Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint prosthesis44$365.5K$8.3K12.01x
62362Insertion of programmable spinal canal drug infusion pump28$350.5K$12.5K5.65x
64493Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance1.2K$343.9K$288.7428.40x
64483Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance927$312.6K$337.2124.32x
63650Implantation of spinal neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin65$280.1K$4.3K11.83x
64490Injections of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance629$182.2K$289.7128.29x
22869Insertion of stabilizing or separating device into lower spine at single level12$113.7K$9.5K6.31x
26123Removal of tissue of palm129$106.7K$827.2430.05x
14301Tissue transfer repair of wound (30.1 to 60.0 sq centimeters)92$90.7K$986.3426.20x
26496Transplant of tendon thumb, palm, or wrist60$69.9K$1.2K21.90x
64721Release and/or relocation of median nerve of hand79$42.2K$533.8228.57x
43250Removal of polyps or growths of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery47$31.2K$664.4843.50x
G0260Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography95$27.5K$289.3321.83x
62323Injection of substance into spinal canal of lower back or sacrum using imaging guidance79$23.3K$295.5626.71x
25115Removal of fluid-filled sac (bursa) of wrist joint lining or forearm tendon62$20.7K$333.9342.70x
25312Relocation of tendon of forearm and/or wrist with grafts25$16.4K$654.7933.16x
15733Creation of flap graft to head and/or neck15$14.6K$970.8925.81x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

16.48x

This provider submits charges 16.48 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 16.48x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $1648. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Lancaster, CA

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Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in CA for peer comparison.

Embassy Surgery Center, Llc (you)
$4.2M
Specialty Surgical Center, Llc
$49.2M
Santa Rosa Surgery Center L P
$41.3M
Peninsula Eye Surgery Center Llc
$37.0M
Fort Sutter Surgery Center A California Limited Partnership
$33.6M
Show detailed table โ–พ
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Specialty Surgical Center, LlcBeverly Hills, CA$49.2Mโœ“ Clear
Santa Rosa Surgery Center L PSanta Rosa, CA$41.3Mโœ“ Clear
Peninsula Eye Surgery Center LlcMountain View, CA$37.0Mโœ“ Clear
Fort Sutter Surgery Center A California Limited PartnershipSacramento, CA$33.6Mโœ“ Clear

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  • โ€ข Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2014-2023)
  • โ€ข National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)

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