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  3. Skyway Surgery Center. Llc
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Organization

Skyway Surgery Center. Llc

NPI: 1366456618
Chico, CA
10 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$17.7M
Total Payments
20.4K
Beneficiaries
23.5K
Services
5.25x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

98th
percentile in specialty
This provider$17.7M
Specialty median$657.1K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $17.7M over 10 years
25.25x markup ratio (above median)
398th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
418 procedures with >3x markup
โœ“ No flags detected

๐Ÿ”Ž Data Analysis

This provider's $17.7M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 98th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

Their average markup ratio of 5.25x 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

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$4.0K$858.624.70x$3.2K$1.4M1.8K1.6K
2015$4.2K$841.934.99x$3.4K$1.5M1.9K1.8K
2016$4.1K$800.465.06x$3.3K$1.5M2.1K1.9K
2017$4.2K$892.064.71x$3.3K$1.7M2.3K2.0K
2018$4.1K$890.744.61x$3.2K$2.2M2.9K2.4K
2019$3.9K$816.314.78x$3.1K$2.1M2.8K2.4K
2020$4.2K$859.014.92x$3.4K$1.6M2.0K1.8K
2021$4.3K$845.995.05x$3.4K$1.6M2.1K1.8K
2022$5.3K$1.1K5.03x$4.2K$2.3M3.0K2.5K
2023$4.5K$790.175.65x$3.7K$1.9M2.6K2.1K

Top Procedures (20)

66984Removal of cataract with insertion of lensโš  5.0x markup
$4.2M
5.2K services$814.56/svc4.96x markup
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscopeโš  3.7x markup
$1.1M
626 services$1.7K/svc3.69x markup
29828Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope
$944.9K
439 services$2.2K/svc2.84x markup
64721Release and/or relocation of median nerve of handโš  5.0x markup
$795.5K
1.3K services$633.86/svc5.02x markup
29880Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscopeโš  4.6x markup
$771.9K
739 services$1.0K/svc4.62x markup
45385Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscopeโš  7.0x markup
$685.8K
1.7K services$407.96/svc7.00x markup
45380Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscopeโš  9.1x markup
$659.0K
2.1K services$312.19/svc9.10x markup
29824Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscopeโš  7.3x markup
$629.7K
783 services$804.27/svc7.34x markup
36821Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedureโš  4.5x markup
$505.5K
448 services$1.1K/svc4.46x markup
66991Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eyeโš  6.4x markup
$471.4K
176 services$2.7K/svc6.41x markup
43239Biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscopeโš  9.4x markup
$436.9K
1.7K services$255.63/svc9.39x markup
66988Removal of cataract with insertion of lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eyeโš  6.9x markup
$433.1K
226 services$1.9K/svc6.91x markup
23412Repair of torn tendons of shoulder, open procedureโš  4.3x markup
$412.2K
243 services$1.7K/svc4.31x markup
23430Anchoring of biceps tendonโš  4.7x markup
$404.1K
267 services$1.5K/svc4.66x markup
29881Removal of one knee cartilage using an endoscopeโš  4.6x markup
$400.5K
380 services$1.1K/svc4.58x markup
49505Repair of groin hernia patient age 5 years or olderโš  4.4x markup
$398.4K
362 services$1.1K/svc4.40x markup
0191TInternal insertion of eye fluid drainage device
$351.2K
158 services$2.2K/svc1.80x markup
66174Dilation to improve eye fluid flowโš  3.4x markup
$334.4K
289 services$1.2K/svc3.44x markup
29823Extensive removal of shoulder joint tissue using an endoscopeโš  6.4x markup
$272.1K
272 services$1.0K/svc6.40x markup
25447Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingersโš  4.8x markup
$269.9K
233 services$1.2K/svc4.79x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
66984Removal of cataract with insertion of lens5.2K$4.2M$814.564.96x
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope626$1.1M$1.7K3.69x
29828Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope439$944.9K$2.2K2.84x
64721Release and/or relocation of median nerve of hand1.3K$795.5K$633.865.02x
29880Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope739$771.9K$1.0K4.62x
45385Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope1.7K$685.8K$407.967.00x
45380Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope2.1K$659.0K$312.199.10x
29824Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope783$629.7K$804.277.34x
36821Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure448$505.5K$1.1K4.46x
66991Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye176$471.4K$2.7K6.41x
43239Biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope1.7K$436.9K$255.639.39x
66988Removal of cataract with insertion of lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye226$433.1K$1.9K6.91x
23412Repair of torn tendons of shoulder, open procedure243$412.2K$1.7K4.31x
23430Anchoring of biceps tendon267$404.1K$1.5K4.66x
29881Removal of one knee cartilage using an endoscope380$400.5K$1.1K4.58x
49505Repair of groin hernia patient age 5 years or older362$398.4K$1.1K4.40x
0191TInternal insertion of eye fluid drainage device158$351.2K$2.2K1.80x
66174Dilation to improve eye fluid flow289$334.4K$1.2K3.44x
29823Extensive removal of shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope272$272.1K$1.0K6.40x
25447Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers233$269.9K$1.2K4.79x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

5.25x

This provider submits charges 5.25 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 5.25x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $525. 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.

Skyway Surgery Center. Llc (you)
$17.7M
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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Data Sources

  • โ€ข Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • 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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