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  3. Southwest Endoscopy Llc
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Organization

Southwest Endoscopy Llc

NPI: 1386277069
Gilbert, AZ
4 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$4.3M
Total Payments
9.1K
Beneficiaries
9.2K
Services
7.98x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

92th
percentile in specialty
This provider$4.3M
Specialty median$657.1K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $4.3M over 4 years
27.98x markup ratio (above median)
392th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
4Payments surged 306% in 2021
519 procedures with >3x markup
โœ“ No flags detected

๐Ÿ”Ž Data Analysis

This provider's $4.3M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 92th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

Their average markup ratio of 7.98x is significantly above the specialty median of 6.1x.

Medicare payments to this provider grew 656% 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 306% 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$2.1K$312.876.83x$1.8K$232.6K711707
2021$2.7K$492.075.57x$2.3K$944.7K2.7K2.6K
2022$6.8K$1.4K4.99x$5.4K$1.3M2.8K2.7K
2023$8.5K$1.5K5.57x$6.9K$1.8M3.1K3.0K

Top Procedures (20)

45380Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscopeโš  8.3x markup
$1.1M
2.9K services$364.62/svc8.35x markup
64590Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generatorโš  4.8x markup
$783.0K
53 services$14.8K/svc4.75x markup
45385Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscopeโš  7.6x markup
$604.8K
1.4K services$424.09/svc7.62x markup
43239Biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscopeโš  18.4x markup
$384.1K
1.6K services$235.06/svc18.42x markup
64561Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin
$352.0K
95 services$3.7K/svc2.97x markup
G0121Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high riskโš  7.9x markup
$335.6K
858 services$391.12/svc7.90x markup
G0105Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high riskโš  6.8x markup
$237.5K
610 services$389.27/svc6.79x markup
45378Diagnostic examination of large bowel using an endoscopeโš  11.3x markup
$164.8K
587 services$280.71/svc11.34x markup
43249Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscopeโš  5.9x markup
$114.7K
206 services$556.82/svc5.87x markup
64581Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodeโš  3.8x markup
$62.2K
16 services$3.9K/svc3.77x markup
45331Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscopeโš  6.6x markup
$33.4K
115 services$290.59/svc6.58x markup
45381Injections of large bowel using an endoscopeโš  8.5x markup
$29.6K
98 services$301.85/svc8.51x markup
43235Diagnostic examination of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscopeโš  9.8x markup
$27.4K
108 services$254.15/svc9.84x markup
45330Diagnostic examination of large bowel using an endoscopeโš  18.9x markup
$25.1K
229 services$109.79/svc18.88x markup
43450Dilation of esophagus unguidedโš  7.6x markup
$24.2K
91 services$265.99/svc7.60x markup
46060Incision and drainage of abscess in wall of rectum or between rectum and muscle with incision or removal of abnormal drainage tractโš  5.6x markup
$10.6K
12 services$881.25/svc5.59x markup
46221Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber bandingโš  21.7x markup
$10.1K
108 services$93.82/svc21.66x markup
46505Injection of agent to destroy nerve to internal sphincter of anusโš  4.9x markup
$7.8K
19 services$408.63/svc4.90x markup
45388Destruction of tissue abnormalities, tumors, or polyps of large bowel using a flexible endoscopeโš  7.8x markup
$6.5K
16 services$403.43/svc7.83x markup
45398Banding of hemorrhoids using a flexible endoscope (colonoscope)โš  10.1x markup
$5.4K
14 services$384.18/svc10.14x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
45380Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope2.9K$1.1M$364.628.35x
64590Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator53$783.0K$14.8K4.75x
45385Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope1.4K$604.8K$424.097.62x
43239Biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope1.6K$384.1K$235.0618.42x
64561Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin95$352.0K$3.7K2.97x
G0121Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk858$335.6K$391.127.90x
G0105Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk610$237.5K$389.276.79x
45378Diagnostic examination of large bowel using an endoscope587$164.8K$280.7111.34x
43249Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope206$114.7K$556.825.87x
64581Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode16$62.2K$3.9K3.77x
45331Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope115$33.4K$290.596.58x
45381Injections of large bowel using an endoscope98$29.6K$301.858.51x
43235Diagnostic examination of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope108$27.4K$254.159.84x
45330Diagnostic examination of large bowel using an endoscope229$25.1K$109.7918.88x
43450Dilation of esophagus unguided91$24.2K$265.997.60x
46060Incision and drainage of abscess in wall of rectum or between rectum and muscle with incision or removal of abnormal drainage tract12$10.6K$881.255.59x
46221Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding108$10.1K$93.8221.66x
46505Injection of agent to destroy nerve to internal sphincter of anus19$7.8K$408.634.90x
45388Destruction of tissue abnormalities, tumors, or polyps of large bowel using a flexible endoscope16$6.5K$403.437.83x
45398Banding of hemorrhoids using a flexible endoscope (colonoscope)14$5.4K$384.1810.14x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

7.98x

This provider submits charges 7.98 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 7.98x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $798. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Gilbert, AZ

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Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in AZ for peer comparison.

Southwest Endoscopy Llc (you)
$4.3M
Scottsdale Eye Surgery Center, P.C
$44.2M
Show detailed table โ–พ
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Scottsdale Eye Surgery Center, P.CScottsdale, AZ$44.2Mโœ“ 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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