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Organization

Premier Surgery Center

NPI: 1558339424
Concord, CA
8 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$30.5M
Total Payments
246
Beneficiaries
36.4K
Services
4.38x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

99th
percentile in specialty
This provider$30.5M
Specialty median$657.1K

📋 Key Findings

1Billed $30.5M over 8 years
24.38x markup ratio (above median)
399th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
4Payments surged 89% in 2023
512 procedures with >3x markup
✓ No flags detected

🔎 Data Analysis

This provider's $30.5M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

This provider's billing patterns fall within normal ranges for their specialty.

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 89% 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 — the gap represents the markup.

YearAvg SubmittedAvg PaidMarkup RatioGap per ServiceTotal PaymentsServicesBeneficiaries
2014$3.3K$662.395.00x$2.6K$2.8M4.2K28
2015$3.3K$649.135.06x$2.6K$3.0M4.6K29
2016$3.4K$709.044.73x$2.6K$3.5M5.0K35
2017$3.6K$1.0K3.60x$2.6K$5.8M5.7K33
2018$3.7K$987.363.80x$2.8K$5.1M5.2K37
2019$3.7K$957.343.88x$2.8K$5.1M5.3K33
2020$3.4K$867.973.97x$2.6K$1.8M2.1K22
2023$4.8K$793.916.03x$4.0K$3.4M4.3K29

Top Procedures (20)

66984Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens⚠ 4.4x markup
$6.6M
6.3K services$1.0K/svc4.37x markup
36902Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist
$4.6M
1.7K services$2.6K/svc2.18x markup
63650Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin
$2.5M
552 services$4.6K/svc2.60x markup
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver
$2.5M
120 services$21.0K/svc1.51x markup
64483Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level⚠ 7.9x markup
$2.1M
6.1K services$336.49/svc7.88x markup
45380Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope⚠ 7.8x markup
$1.2M
2.7K services$433.20/svc7.83x markup
43239Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope⚠ 9.0x markup
$947.6K
2.7K services$352.91/svc8.96x markup
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint⚠ 4.7x markup
$888.8K
1.2K services$764.26/svc4.67x markup
45385Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare⚠ 7.0x markup
$705.0K
1.5K services$483.51/svc7.04x markup
0191TInternal insertion of eye fluid drainage device
$626.9K
256 services$2.4K/svc1.95x markup
36903Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist
$579.3K
90 services$6.4K/svc1.69x markup
64493Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level⚠ 6.9x markup
$575.8K
1.6K services$353.68/svc6.92x markup
36905Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube
$544.6K
102 services$5.3K/svc2.27x markup
66982Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens⚠ 4.2x markup
$532.6K
510 services$1.0K/svc4.21x markup
45384Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery⚠ 7.0x markup
$501.1K
1.1K services$437.68/svc7.02x markup
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint⚠ 4.4x markup
$370.1K
461 services$802.82/svc4.39x markup
66821Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser⚠ 6.3x markup
$344.6K
1.3K services$270.51/svc6.28x markup
45390Removal of large bowel tissue using a flexible endoscope⚠ 4.7x markup
$327.7K
326 services$1.0K/svc4.68x markup
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope
$280.8K
118 services$2.4K/svc2.98x markup
C1822Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), high frequency, with rechargeable battery and charging system
$276.3K
13 services$21.3K/svc1.28x markup
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CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
66984Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens6.3K$6.6M$1.0K4.37x
36902Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist1.7K$4.6M$2.6K2.18x
63650Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin552$2.5M$4.6K2.60x
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver120$2.5M$21.0K1.51x
64483Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level6.1K$2.1M$336.497.88x
45380Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope2.7K$1.2M$433.207.83x
43239Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope2.7K$947.6K$352.918.96x
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint1.2K$888.8K$764.264.67x
45385Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare1.5K$705.0K$483.517.04x
0191TInternal insertion of eye fluid drainage device256$626.9K$2.4K1.95x
36903Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist90$579.3K$6.4K1.69x
64493Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level1.6K$575.8K$353.686.92x
36905Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube102$544.6K$5.3K2.27x
66982Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens510$532.6K$1.0K4.21x
45384Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery1.1K$501.1K$437.687.02x
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint461$370.1K$802.824.39x
66821Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser1.3K$344.6K$270.516.28x
45390Removal of large bowel tissue using a flexible endoscope326$327.7K$1.0K4.68x
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope118$280.8K$2.4K2.98x
C1822Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), high frequency, with rechargeable battery and charging system13$276.3K$21.3K1.28x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

4.38x

This provider submits charges 4.38 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 4.38x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $438. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Concord, CA

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Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in CA for peer comparison.

Premier Surgery Center (you)
$30.5M
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 ▾
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Specialty Surgical Center, LlcBeverly Hills, CA$49.2M✓ Clear
Santa Rosa Surgery Center L PSanta Rosa, CA$41.3M✓ Clear
Peninsula Eye Surgery Center LlcMountain View, CA$37.0M✓ Clear
Fort Sutter Surgery Center A California Limited PartnershipSacramento, CA$33.6M✓ Clear

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Data Sources

  • • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • • Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2014-2023)
  • • National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)

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