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Organization

Outpatient Services East

NPI: 1932298718
Birmingham, AL
10 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$14.1M
Total Payments
34.3K
Beneficiaries
37.6K
Services
4.36x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

98th
percentile in specialty
This provider$14.1M
Specialty median$657.1K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $14.1M over 10 years
24.36x 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 $14.1M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 98th 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

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$1.8K$482.883.76x$1.3K$1.6M5.0K4.6K
2015$1.8K$449.853.94x$1.3K$1.6M4.8K4.3K
2016$1.8K$476.873.87x$1.4K$1.6M4.8K4.3K
2017$2.3K$645.203.50x$1.6K$1.5M4.0K3.6K
2018$2.3K$772.583.03x$1.6K$1.6M3.9K3.6K
2019$2.2K$748.592.99x$1.5K$1.7M4.0K3.7K
2020$2.2K$728.713.05x$1.5K$1.3M2.8K2.5K
2021$2.2K$677.493.19x$1.5K$1.1M2.9K2.6K
2022$1.9K$601.263.21x$1.3K$1.1M2.6K2.4K
2023$1.9K$528.873.55x$1.3K$1.1M2.8K2.6K

Top Procedures (20)

66984Removal of cataract with insertion of lensโš  4.3x markup
$2.3M
3.4K services$690.55/svc4.26x markup
43239Biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscopeโš  6.6x markup
$1.3M
6.3K services$206.49/svc6.62x markup
45385Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscopeโš  4.9x markup
$1.0M
3.2K services$322.62/svc4.89x markup
43249Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscopeโš  3.2x markup
$973.9K
2.3K services$432.64/svc3.20x markup
22869Insertion of stabilizing or separating device into lower spine at single level
$968.9K
123 services$7.9K/svc1.90x markup
45380Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscopeโš  5.4x markup
$771.6K
2.9K services$265.17/svc5.40x markup
62323Injection of substance into spinal canal of lower back or sacrum using imaging guidanceโš  5.0x markup
$464.2K
2.3K services$201.92/svc4.95x markup
G0105Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high riskโš  4.3x markup
$462.1K
1.5K services$317.80/svc4.30x markup
64483Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidanceโš  4.0x markup
$392.6K
1.6K services$247.41/svc4.04x markup
45378Diagnostic examination of large bowel using an endoscopeโš  5.8x markup
$376.3K
1.6K services$235.94/svc5.79x markup
62311Injections of substances into lower or sacral spineโš  4.4x markup
$360.5K
1.6K services$228.04/svc4.39x markup
52356Crushing of stone in urinary duct (ureter) with stent using an endoscopeโš  3.3x markup
$358.1K
277 services$1.3K/svc3.25x markup
45384Removal of polyps or growths in large bowel using an endoscopeโš  5.2x markup
$354.4K
1.2K services$302.12/svc5.22x markup
64721Release and/or relocation of median nerve of handโš  7.9x markup
$314.9K
661 services$476.34/svc7.94x markup
C9740Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of transprostatic implant; 4 or more implants
$280.9K
60 services$4.7K/svc1.87x markup
43235Diagnostic examination of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscopeโš  5.8x markup
$276.0K
1.2K services$237.69/svc5.75x markup
G0121Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high riskโš  4.4x markup
$233.2K
751 services$310.46/svc4.40x markup
64493Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidanceโš  4.4x markup
$218.9K
972 services$225.24/svc4.44x markup
47562Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope
$216.5K
155 services$1.4K/svc2.71x markup
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope
$187.4K
113 services$1.7K/svc1.81x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
66984Removal of cataract with insertion of lens3.4K$2.3M$690.554.26x
43239Biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope6.3K$1.3M$206.496.62x
45385Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope3.2K$1.0M$322.624.89x
43249Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope2.3K$973.9K$432.643.20x
22869Insertion of stabilizing or separating device into lower spine at single level123$968.9K$7.9K1.90x
45380Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope2.9K$771.6K$265.175.40x
62323Injection of substance into spinal canal of lower back or sacrum using imaging guidance2.3K$464.2K$201.924.95x
G0105Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk1.5K$462.1K$317.804.30x
64483Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance1.6K$392.6K$247.414.04x
45378Diagnostic examination of large bowel using an endoscope1.6K$376.3K$235.945.79x
62311Injections of substances into lower or sacral spine1.6K$360.5K$228.044.39x
52356Crushing of stone in urinary duct (ureter) with stent using an endoscope277$358.1K$1.3K3.25x
45384Removal of polyps or growths in large bowel using an endoscope1.2K$354.4K$302.125.22x
64721Release and/or relocation of median nerve of hand661$314.9K$476.347.94x
C9740Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of transprostatic implant; 4 or more implants60$280.9K$4.7K1.87x
43235Diagnostic examination of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope1.2K$276.0K$237.695.75x
G0121Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk751$233.2K$310.464.40x
64493Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance972$218.9K$225.244.44x
47562Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope155$216.5K$1.4K2.71x
29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope113$187.4K$1.7K1.81x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

4.36x

This provider submits charges 4.36 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 4.36x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $436. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Birmingham, AL

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Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in AL for peer comparison.

Outpatient Services East (you)
$14.1M
Surgery Center Jv
$42.9M
Southern Alabama Surgery Center Llc
$42.8M
Show detailed table โ–พ
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Surgery Center JvHuntsville, AL$42.9Mโœ“ Clear
Southern Alabama Surgery Center LlcDothan, AL$42.8Mโœ“ Clear

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Data Sources

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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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