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Organization

North Austin Surgery Center, L.P.

NPI: 1699738112
Austin, TX
10 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$15.5M
Total Payments
9.3K
Beneficiaries
9.6K
Services
5.18x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

98th
percentile in specialty
This provider$15.5M
Specialty median$657.1K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $15.5M over 10 years
25.18x markup ratio (above median)
398th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
416 procedures with >3x markup
โœ“ No flags detected

๐Ÿ”Ž Data Analysis

This provider's $15.5M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 98th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

Their average markup ratio of 5.18x is significantly above the specialty median of 6.1x.

Medicare payments to this provider grew 74% from 2014 to 2023.

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$6.2K$1.6K3.95x$4.6K$1.1M740720
2015$7.0K$2.1K3.42x$5.0K$1.2M743725
2016$7.2K$1.7K4.35x$5.6K$1.4M997967
2017$8.2K$2.0K4.17x$6.2K$1.3M889842
2018$8.2K$1.8K4.43x$6.3K$1.5M999969
2019$8.7K$1.7K5.21x$7.1K$1.6M1.2K1.2K
2020$8.5K$1.4K5.91x$7.0K$1.6M1.1K1.0K
2021$11.7K$2.5K4.73x$9.2K$1.9M1.1K1.0K
2022$12.0K$2.5K4.84x$9.5K$1.9M887843
2023$12.7K$2.0K6.33x$10.7K$1.9M1.0K967

Top Procedures (20)

64590Insertion or replacement of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator
$4.1M
317 services$12.9K/svc2.11x markup
69930Implantation of cochlear device
$2.6M
113 services$23.0K/svc2.24x markup
54405Insertion of multi-component inflatable penile prosthesis
$1.6M
149 services$10.6K/svc1.62x markup
52601Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscopeโš  6.8x markup
$907.3K
646 services$1.4K/svc6.80x markup
64581Incision to insert sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodesโš  3.6x markup
$860.0K
234 services$3.7K/svc3.61x markup
52356Crushing of stone in urinary duct (ureter) with stent using an endoscopeโš  6.3x markup
$690.9K
488 services$1.4K/svc6.30x markup
64561Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin
$460.3K
124 services$3.7K/svc2.24x markup
36561Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or olderโš  5.4x markup
$317.9K
318 services$999.71/svc5.38x markup
52649Laser fragmentation of prostate tissue with control of bleeding using an endoscopeโš  10.2x markup
$312.1K
213 services$1.5K/svc10.19x markup
52332Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscopeโš  10.4x markup
$297.0K
426 services$697.26/svc10.43x markup
57288Creation of sling around bladder canal (urethra) to control leakageโš  12.8x markup
$261.7K
165 services$1.6K/svc12.77x markup
45385Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscopeโš  15.2x markup
$235.5K
610 services$386.04/svc15.24x markup
52234Destruction and/or removal of (0.5 to 2.0 centimeters) small growths of the bladder using an endoscopeโš  7.2x markup
$198.4K
209 services$949.27/svc7.20x markup
51715Injection or implant of synthetic material into bladder and/or bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscopeโš  5.3x markup
$180.2K
126 services$1.4K/svc5.34x markup
50590Shock wave crushing of kidney stonesโš  18.6x markup
$174.1K
137 services$1.3K/svc18.58x markup
C9740Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of transprostatic implant; 4 or more implantsโš  3.9x markup
$162.9K
30 services$5.4K/svc3.85x markup
52235Destruction and/or removal of (2.0 to 5.0 centimeters) medium growths of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscopeโš  7.9x markup
$162.8K
170 services$957.92/svc7.92x markup
43239Biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscopeโš  22.4x markup
$145.6K
634 services$229.65/svc22.39x markup
45380Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscopeโš  17.5x markup
$144.6K
477 services$303.18/svc17.52x markup
52240Destruction and/or removal of large growths of the bladder using an endoscopeโš  6.8x markup
$144.5K
106 services$1.4K/svc6.75x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
64590Insertion or replacement of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator317$4.1M$12.9K2.11x
69930Implantation of cochlear device113$2.6M$23.0K2.24x
54405Insertion of multi-component inflatable penile prosthesis149$1.6M$10.6K1.62x
52601Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope646$907.3K$1.4K6.80x
64581Incision to insert sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes234$860.0K$3.7K3.61x
52356Crushing of stone in urinary duct (ureter) with stent using an endoscope488$690.9K$1.4K6.30x
64561Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin124$460.3K$3.7K2.24x
36561Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older318$317.9K$999.715.38x
52649Laser fragmentation of prostate tissue with control of bleeding using an endoscope213$312.1K$1.5K10.19x
52332Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope426$297.0K$697.2610.43x
57288Creation of sling around bladder canal (urethra) to control leakage165$261.7K$1.6K12.77x
45385Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope610$235.5K$386.0415.24x
52234Destruction and/or removal of (0.5 to 2.0 centimeters) small growths of the bladder using an endoscope209$198.4K$949.277.20x
51715Injection or implant of synthetic material into bladder and/or bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope126$180.2K$1.4K5.34x
50590Shock wave crushing of kidney stones137$174.1K$1.3K18.58x
C9740Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of transprostatic implant; 4 or more implants30$162.9K$5.4K3.85x
52235Destruction and/or removal of (2.0 to 5.0 centimeters) medium growths of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope170$162.8K$957.927.92x
43239Biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope634$145.6K$229.6522.39x
45380Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope477$144.6K$303.1817.52x
52240Destruction and/or removal of large growths of the bladder using an endoscope106$144.5K$1.4K6.75x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

5.18x

This provider submits charges 5.18 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 5.18x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $518. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Austin, TX

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Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in TX for peer comparison.

North Austin Surgery Center, L.P. (you)
$15.5M
Ophthalmology Surgery Center Of Dallas, Llc
$76.6M
Round Rock Surgery Center Llc
$56.6M
Amarillo Cataract And Eye Surgery
$33.3M
Show detailed table โ–พ
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Ophthalmology Surgery Center Of Dallas, LlcDallas, TX$76.6Mโœ“ Clear
Round Rock Surgery Center LlcRound Rock, TX$56.6Mโœ“ Clear
Amarillo Cataract And Eye SurgeryAmarillo, TX$33.3Mโœ“ 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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