This provider's $9.7M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 97th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.
Their average markup ratio of 6.62x is significantly above the specialty median of 6.1x.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 158% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 749% in 2023
Year-over-year payment surges can indicate changes in practice volume, new services, or billing pattern shifts.
Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid — the gap represents the markup.
| Year | Avg Submitted | Avg Paid | Markup Ratio | Gap per Service | Total Payments | Services | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $5.0K | $982.52 | 5.07x | $4.0K | $907.4K | 1.6K | 1.3K |
| 2015 | $5.7K | $1.1K | 5.35x | $4.7K | $1.1M | 1.7K | 1.4K |
| 2016 | $5.3K | $942.79 | 5.62x | $4.4K | $1.1M | 1.8K | 1.5K |
| 2017 | $5.9K | $1.1K | 5.53x | $4.9K | $1.2M | 1.9K | 1.5K |
| 2018 | $5.7K | $1.0K | 5.67x | $4.7K | $1.2M | 1.9K | 1.6K |
| 2019 | $6.0K | $1.2K | 4.83x | $4.7K | $1.5M | 2.3K | 1.9K |
| 2020 | $5.5K | $852.44 | 6.47x | $4.7K | $275.3K | 489 | 471 |
| 2023 | $12.7K | $2.2K | 5.90x | $10.6K | $2.3M | 1.8K | 1.6K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64483 | Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance | 7.6K | $2.5M | $324.95 | 9.19x |
| 29827 | Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | 727 | $1.9M | $2.5K | 4.04x |
| 27447 | Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 64 | $671.1K | $10.5K | 8.21x |
| 64721 | Release and/or relocation of median nerve of hand | 721 | $598.1K | $829.59 | 8.27x |
| 29881 | Removal of one knee cartilage using an endoscope | 438 | $573.5K | $1.3K | 5.82x |
| 29828 | Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope | 199 | $540.7K | $2.7K | 3.87x |
| 27130 | Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | 33 | $352.9K | $10.7K | 4.71x |
| 20680 | Removal of deep bone implant | 266 | $279.1K | $1.0K | 5.10x |
| 29880 | Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | 157 | $206.0K | $1.3K | 5.55x |
| 29823 | Extensive removal of shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | 205 | $203.3K | $991.59 | 8.21x |
| 64493 | Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance | 513 | $200.9K | $391.54 | 4.79x |
| 49650 | Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | 91 | $176.9K | $1.9K | 4.46x |
| 25609 | Open treatment of broken of lower forearm or growth plate separation with insertion of hardware 3 or more fragments | 36 | $166.9K | $4.6K | 2.36x |
| 62321 | Injection of substance into spinal canal of upper or middle back using imaging guidance | 434 | $139.1K | $320.57 | 9.62x |
| 62310 | Injections of substances into upper or middle spine | 324 | $120.9K | $373.14 | 7.58x |
| 25607 | Open treatment of broken of lower forearm bone or growth plate separation with insertion of hardware | 26 | $116.5K | $4.5K | 2.43x |
| 26055 | Incision of tendon covering | 165 | $107.6K | $651.85 | 7.86x |
| 29824 | Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | 101 | $106.1K | $1.1K | 7.94x |
| 64490 | Injections of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance | 228 | $92.0K | $403.71 | 4.72x |
| 64635 | Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance | 105 | $88.4K | $842.01 | 2.35x |
This provider submits charges 6.62 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 6.62x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $662. This is higher than the national average.
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Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in CA for peer comparison.
| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty Surgical Center, Llc | Beverly Hills, CA | $49.2M | ✓ Clear |
| Santa Rosa Surgery Center L P | Santa Rosa, CA | $41.3M | ✓ Clear |
| Peninsula Eye Surgery Center Llc | Mountain View, CA | $37.0M | ✓ Clear |
| Fort Sutter Surgery Center A California Limited Partnership | Sacramento, CA | $33.6M | ✓ Clear |
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Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)
Note: All data is from publicly available Medicare records. OpenMedicare is an independent journalism project not affiliated with CMS.
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