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Organization

Cypress Ambulatory Surgery Center

NPI: 1235132481
Santa Maria, CA
10 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$10.1M
Total Payments
12.6K
Beneficiaries
18.3K
Services
6.4x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

97th
percentile in specialty
This provider$10.1M
Specialty median$657.1K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $10.1M over 10 years
26.4x markup ratio (above median)
397th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
4Payments surged 106% in 2023
516 procedures with >3x markup
โœ“ No flags detected

๐Ÿ”Ž Data Analysis

This provider's $10.1M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 97th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

Their average markup ratio of 6.4x is significantly above the specialty median of 6.1x.

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 106% in 2023

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
2014$6.6K$2.1K3.15x$4.5K$1.1M1.7K1.2K
2015$4.5K$1.0K4.35x$3.5K$918.2K1.8K1.3K
2016$5.8K$2.0K2.89x$3.8K$1.6M2.1K1.4K
2017$6.1K$2.2K2.77x$3.9K$1.4M2.1K1.4K
2018$7.0K$2.8K2.53x$4.2K$1.3M2.1K1.4K
2019$5.0K$1.3K3.72x$3.6K$956.4K1.8K1.2K
2020$8.8K$2.7K3.21x$6.0K$840.5K1.5K1.0K
2021$4.3K$915.154.70x$3.4K$623.1K1.7K1.2K
2022$2.8K$264.2210.77x$2.6K$470.3K1.7K1.2K
2023$8.2K$2.3K3.52x$5.9K$969.4K1.7K1.3K

Top Procedures (20)

63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver
$2.2M
107 services$20.2K/svc1.80x markup
62362Implantation or replacement of programmable spinal canal drug infusion pump
$1.4M
120 services$11.5K/svc2.18x markup
63650Implantation of spinal neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin
$963.5K
244 services$3.9K/svc1.83x markup
62323Injection of substance into spinal canal of lower back or sacrum using imaging guidanceโš  10.4x markup
$818.3K
2.8K services$287.42/svc10.44x markup
64493Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidanceโš  9.5x markup
$778.1K
2.6K services$295.30/svc9.54x markup
64483Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidanceโš  10.0x markup
$723.4K
2.4K services$301.31/svc9.96x markup
22869Insertion of stabilizing or separating device into lower spine at single level
$607.4K
55 services$11.0K/svc2.26x markup
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidanceโš  8.3x markup
$578.2K
962 services$601.08/svc8.32x markup
G0260Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrographyโš  12.1x markup
$430.6K
1.7K services$247.60/svc12.10x markup
62311Injections of substances into lower or sacral spineโš  9.6x markup
$404.5K
1.3K services$312.86/svc9.62x markup
62321Injection of substance into spinal canal of upper or middle back using imaging guidanceโš  10.6x markup
$314.0K
1.1K services$283.16/svc10.59x markup
64490Injections of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidanceโš  9.5x markup
$270.9K
857 services$316.13/svc9.51x markup
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidanceโš  7.8x markup
$208.7K
325 services$642.23/svc7.79x markup
62310Injections of substances into upper or middle spineโš  9.7x markup
$187.0K
603 services$310.14/svc9.67x markup
62350Implantation, revision, or repositioning of spinal canal medication catheterโš  3.6x markup
$89.6K
93 services$963.32/svc3.63x markup
0275TRemoval of bone from lower spine for decompression of nerve tissue using imaging guidance, accessed through the skinโš  6.0x markup
$56.3K
12 services$4.7K/svc5.97x markup
62264Injection or mechanical removal of spinal canal scar tissue, percutaneous procedure, accessed through the skin, multiple sessions in 1 dayโš  15.7x markup
$38.7K
121 services$319.48/svc15.65x markup
20610Aspiration and/or injection of large joint or joint capsuleโš  118.6x markup
$33.9K
1.3K services$25.28/svc118.57x markup
61070Aspiration or injection of cerebrospinal fluid shunt tubing or reservoirโš  10.1x markup
$24.0K
97 services$247.87/svc10.09x markup
64454Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into genicular nerve branches of knee using imaging guidanceโš  18.5x markup
$21.0K
130 services$161.80/svc18.54x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver107$2.2M$20.2K1.80x
62362Implantation or replacement of programmable spinal canal drug infusion pump120$1.4M$11.5K2.18x
63650Implantation of spinal neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin244$963.5K$3.9K1.83x
62323Injection of substance into spinal canal of lower back or sacrum using imaging guidance2.8K$818.3K$287.4210.44x
64493Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance2.6K$778.1K$295.309.54x
64483Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance2.4K$723.4K$301.319.96x
22869Insertion of stabilizing or separating device into lower spine at single level55$607.4K$11.0K2.26x
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance962$578.2K$601.088.32x
G0260Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography1.7K$430.6K$247.6012.10x
62311Injections of substances into lower or sacral spine1.3K$404.5K$312.869.62x
62321Injection of substance into spinal canal of upper or middle back using imaging guidance1.1K$314.0K$283.1610.59x
64490Injections of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance857$270.9K$316.139.51x
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance325$208.7K$642.237.79x
62310Injections of substances into upper or middle spine603$187.0K$310.149.67x
62350Implantation, revision, or repositioning of spinal canal medication catheter93$89.6K$963.323.63x
0275TRemoval of bone from lower spine for decompression of nerve tissue using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin12$56.3K$4.7K5.97x
62264Injection or mechanical removal of spinal canal scar tissue, percutaneous procedure, accessed through the skin, multiple sessions in 1 day121$38.7K$319.4815.65x
20610Aspiration and/or injection of large joint or joint capsule1.3K$33.9K$25.28118.57x
61070Aspiration or injection of cerebrospinal fluid shunt tubing or reservoir97$24.0K$247.8710.09x
64454Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into genicular nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance130$21.0K$161.8018.54x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

6.4x

This provider submits charges 6.4 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 6.4x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $640. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Santa Maria, CA

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Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in CA for peer comparison.

Cypress Ambulatory Surgery Center (you)
$10.1M
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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