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  3. Aua Surgical Center, Llc
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Organization

Aua Surgical Center, Llc

NPI: 1811387368
Amarillo, TX
9 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$7.8M
Total Payments
13.8K
Beneficiaries
15.3K
Services
8.77x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

96th
percentile in specialty
This provider$7.8M
Specialty median$657.1K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $7.8M over 9 years
28.77x markup ratio (above median)
396th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
4Payments surged 337% in 2016
520 procedures with >3x markup
โœ“ No flags detected

๐Ÿ”Ž Data Analysis

This provider's $7.8M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 96th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

Their average markup ratio of 8.77x is significantly above the specialty median of 6.1x.

Medicare payments to this provider grew 686% from 2015 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 337% in 2016

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
2015$4.4K$494.218.93x$3.9K$167.8K477468
2016$6.2K$746.788.34x$5.5K$733.0K1.7K1.5K
2017$7.1K$793.439.00x$6.3K$899.3K1.8K1.6K
2018$7.1K$786.179.04x$6.3K$825.2K1.9K1.7K
2019$7.1K$861.468.30x$6.3K$914.9K2.0K1.8K
2020$8.4K$999.738.41x$7.4K$804.3K1.7K1.6K
2021$11.7K$1.6K7.47x$10.2K$1.2M1.9K1.7K
2022$10.5K$1.5K7.15x$9.0K$987.0K1.8K1.7K
2023$11.8K$1.7K6.83x$10.1K$1.3M2.0K1.8K

Top Procedures (20)

52000Diagnostic examination of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscopeโš  12.3x markup
$1.4M
7.1K services$199.91/svc12.32x markup
55700Biopsy of prostate glandโš  7.9x markup
$1.2M
2.2K services$565.72/svc7.89x markup
52356Crushing of stone in urinary duct (ureter) with stent using an endoscopeโš  9.4x markup
$893.9K
680 services$1.3K/svc9.44x markup
64590Insertion or replacement of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generatorโš  5.4x markup
$831.7K
63 services$13.2K/svc5.38x markup
C9740Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of transprostatic implant; 4 or more implantsโš  6.9x markup
$756.1K
165 services$4.6K/svc6.87x markup
52310Removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from bladder canal (urethra) or bladder using an endoscopeโš  5.8x markup
$481.0K
856 services$561.96/svc5.85x markup
64561Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skinโš  8.7x markup
$332.2K
99 services$3.4K/svc8.68x markup
52332Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscopeโš  10.9x markup
$324.0K
459 services$705.94/svc10.94x markup
52287Examination with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscopeโš  8.8x markup
$245.9K
444 services$553.77/svc8.84x markup
52234Destruction and/or removal of (0.5 to 2.0 centimeters) small growths of the bladder using an endoscopeโš  9.4x markup
$196.8K
218 services$902.82/svc9.41x markup
52235Destruction and/or removal of (2.0 to 5.0 centimeters) medium growths of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscopeโš  9.3x markup
$132.0K
148 services$891.81/svc9.28x markup
52281Dilation of bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscopeโš  5.5x markup
$130.2K
231 services$563.81/svc5.45x markup
74420Imaging of urinary tractโš  8.7x markup
$129.3K
887 services$145.74/svc8.68x markup
52352Removal or manipulation of stone in urinary duct (ureter) or kidney using an endoscopeโš  8.0x markup
$128.7K
125 services$1.0K/svc8.02x markup
50590Shock wave crushing of kidney stonesโš  10.2x markup
$101.7K
84 services$1.2K/svc10.19x markup
52351Diagnostic examination of the bladder, bladder canal (urethra), and urinary duct (ureter) or kidney using an endoscopeโš  10.0x markup
$94.7K
117 services$809.07/svc9.98x markup
51715Injection or implant of synthetic material into bladder and/or bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscopeโš  7.3x markup
$88.7K
64 services$1.4K/svc7.25x markup
64581Incision to insert sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodesโš  8.6x markup
$87.8K
26 services$3.4K/svc8.59x markup
52204Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscopeโš  15.8x markup
$81.9K
162 services$505.55/svc15.77x markup
55706Needle stereotactic and image-guided biopsy of prostate glandโš  5.8x markup
$29.7K
30 services$988.79/svc5.79x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
52000Diagnostic examination of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope7.1K$1.4M$199.9112.32x
55700Biopsy of prostate gland2.2K$1.2M$565.727.89x
52356Crushing of stone in urinary duct (ureter) with stent using an endoscope680$893.9K$1.3K9.44x
64590Insertion or replacement of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator63$831.7K$13.2K5.38x
C9740Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of transprostatic implant; 4 or more implants165$756.1K$4.6K6.87x
52310Removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from bladder canal (urethra) or bladder using an endoscope856$481.0K$561.965.85x
64561Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin99$332.2K$3.4K8.68x
52332Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope459$324.0K$705.9410.94x
52287Examination with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope444$245.9K$553.778.84x
52234Destruction and/or removal of (0.5 to 2.0 centimeters) small growths of the bladder using an endoscope218$196.8K$902.829.41x
52235Destruction and/or removal of (2.0 to 5.0 centimeters) medium growths of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope148$132.0K$891.819.28x
52281Dilation of bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope231$130.2K$563.815.45x
74420Imaging of urinary tract887$129.3K$145.748.68x
52352Removal or manipulation of stone in urinary duct (ureter) or kidney using an endoscope125$128.7K$1.0K8.02x
50590Shock wave crushing of kidney stones84$101.7K$1.2K10.19x
52351Diagnostic examination of the bladder, bladder canal (urethra), and urinary duct (ureter) or kidney using an endoscope117$94.7K$809.079.98x
51715Injection or implant of synthetic material into bladder and/or bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope64$88.7K$1.4K7.25x
64581Incision to insert sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes26$87.8K$3.4K8.59x
52204Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope162$81.9K$505.5515.77x
55706Needle stereotactic and image-guided biopsy of prostate gland30$29.7K$988.795.79x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

8.77x

This provider submits charges 8.77 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 8.77x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $877. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Amarillo, TX

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Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in TX for peer comparison.

Aua Surgical Center, Llc (you)
$7.8M
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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