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  3. Norcal Anesthesia And Pain Affiliates, Inc.
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Organization

Norcal Anesthesia And Pain Affiliates, Inc.

NPI: 1306475645
Chico, CA
4 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$15.4M
Total Payments
68
Beneficiaries
9.9K
Services
2.22x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

98th
percentile in specialty
This provider$15.4M
Specialty median$657.1K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $15.4M over 4 years
22.22x markup ratio (above median)
398th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
4Payments surged 136% in 2021
52 procedures with >3x markup
โœ“ No flags detected

๐Ÿ”Ž Data Analysis

This provider's $15.4M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 98th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

Medicare payments to this provider grew 179% 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 136% 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$2.3K$1.5K1.54x$811.40$1.8M1.2K12
2021$2.8K$1.3K2.16x$1.5K$4.2M3.2K19
2022$3.0K$1.5K2.06x$1.6K$4.4M3.0K22
2023$5.2K$2.0K2.64x$3.2K$5.0M2.5K15

Top Procedures (20)

63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver
$5.6M
278 services$20.2K/svc2.01x markup
63650Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin
$2.8M
716 services$3.9K/svc1.77x markup
27279Fusion of pelvic joint using imaging guidance
$1.1M
92 services$12.1K/svc1.96x markup
66988Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye
$695.8K
344 services$2.0K/svc1.54x markup
64628Heat destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve in bones of spine in lower back, first two bones
$686.4K
85 services$8.1K/svc2.55x markup
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint
$541.6K
866 services$625.42/svc2.04x markup
66984Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lensโš  6.6x markup
$512.2K
671 services$763.39/svc6.56x markup
64493Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level
$465.9K
1.7K services$272.96/svc2.31x markup
66174Dilation to improve eye fluid flow
$361.9K
384 services$942.32/svc2.68x markup
0275TRemoval of bone from lower spine for decompression of nerve tissue using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin
$332.0K
93 services$3.6K/svc2.22x markup
65820Incision to improve eye fluid flow
$278.9K
179 services$1.6K/svc2.60x markup
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint
$253.6K
408 services$621.52/svc2.14x markup
64490Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level
$236.7K
853 services$277.49/svc2.31x markup
63663Revision of spinal neurostimulator electrode array using fluoroscopic guidance
$226.2K
57 services$4.0K/svc1.93x markup
64483Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level
$214.2K
682 services$314.10/svc1.96x markup
66987Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye
$174.1K
85 services$2.0K/svc1.55x markup
G0260Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography
$174.0K
774 services$224.81/svc2.44x markup
66982Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lensโš  6.6x markup
$148.8K
195 services$762.87/svc6.60x markup
62362Insertion of programmable spinal canal drug infusion pump
$130.8K
11 services$11.9K/svc1.37x markup
62323Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance
$104.9K
388 services$270.25/svc2.17x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver278$5.6M$20.2K2.01x
63650Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin716$2.8M$3.9K1.77x
27279Fusion of pelvic joint using imaging guidance92$1.1M$12.1K1.96x
66988Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye344$695.8K$2.0K1.54x
64628Heat destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve in bones of spine in lower back, first two bones85$686.4K$8.1K2.55x
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint866$541.6K$625.422.04x
66984Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens671$512.2K$763.396.56x
64493Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level1.7K$465.9K$272.962.31x
66174Dilation to improve eye fluid flow384$361.9K$942.322.68x
0275TRemoval of bone from lower spine for decompression of nerve tissue using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin93$332.0K$3.6K2.22x
65820Incision to improve eye fluid flow179$278.9K$1.6K2.60x
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint408$253.6K$621.522.14x
64490Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level853$236.7K$277.492.31x
63663Revision of spinal neurostimulator electrode array using fluoroscopic guidance57$226.2K$4.0K1.93x
64483Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level682$214.2K$314.101.96x
66987Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye85$174.1K$2.0K1.55x
G0260Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography774$174.0K$224.812.44x
66982Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens195$148.8K$762.876.60x
62362Insertion of programmable spinal canal drug infusion pump11$130.8K$11.9K1.37x
62323Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance388$104.9K$270.252.17x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

2.22x

This provider submits charges 2.22 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 2.22x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $222. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Chico, CA

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Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in CA for peer comparison.

Norcal Anesthesia And Pain Affiliates, Inc. (you)
$15.4M
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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