Evaluation For Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes in California · the short answer
Medicare pays $79.43 on average for evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes in California, 7% above the $74.22 national average across all states.
- $79.43
- CA Medicare avg
- $74.22
- National Medicare avg
- 7% above
- vs. national average
State and national averages are computed directly from CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners claims data, 2023.
Estimated using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios. Actual prices vary by insurer, plan, and facility.
Top Providers in California
| Provider | Medicare | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Bechtel Greenberg, Terri DPT, PT, OCS, MTC | $77.01 | 646 |
| Peavy, Tami PT | $73.02 | 514 |
| Maly, Nicholas | $82.18 | 435 |
| Orlino, Fernando | $72.49 | 414 |
| Ngo, Tan M.D. | $82.73 | 397 |
| Garber, Marc D.P.T. | $80.28 | 369 |
| Kramer, Wilfried P.T. | $83.52 | 344 |
| Moscardi, Louis P.T. | $80.27 | 337 |
| Wayland, Patrick RPT | $78.34 | 334 |
| Deguzman, Thomas P.T. | $80.39 | 331 |
| Hackley, Shawn P.T. | $71.47 | 309 |
| Dewitt, Bret PT | $82.25 | 302 |
| Teixeira, Paul P.T. | $76.83 | 289 |
| Crawford, Walter PT | $76.81 | 276 |
| Tomasin, James M.S.P.T. | $70.25 | 265 |
| Landswick, Erik MPT | $80.25 | 254 |
| Wilson, Jeffrey MPT | $78.97 | 248 |
| Ou, Ray Ming PT | $77.04 | 244 |
| Kreutz, James MPT | $78.18 | 243 |
| Channer, Kenneth D.P.T. | $78.84 | 237 |
| Drysdale, George DPT | $74.32 | 236 |
| Gradascevic, Nermin PT | $81.98 | 235 |
| Mawhiney, James DPT | $73.73 | 232 |
| Stodolsky, Matthew P.T. | $86.09 | 221 |
| Shut, Vladislav D.P.T. | $75.41 | 220 |
California Pricing in Context
In California, CPT code 97162 (Evaluation For Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes) carries an average Medicare payment of $79.43 - 7% above the national benchmark of $74.22. 6.4K providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 167.9K total services. Payment ranges by individual claim are not published in this CMS extract; the state average above is the figure to compare against the national benchmark.
The average billed charge in California is $164.22, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount, the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because California sits above the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run higher than the US median.
Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Physical Therapy procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in California lands near $260.14, with self-pay cash prices typically around $126.45. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Evaluation For Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes cost in California?
The average Medicare payment for Evaluation For Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes in California is $79.43, which is 7% above the national average of $74.22. Providers in CA typically bill $164.22 for this procedure.
What does Evaluation For Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes cost with insurance in California?
With commercial insurance in California, Evaluation For Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes costs an estimated $260.14. Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $126.45. These estimates are based on RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios and vary by insurer, plan, and facility.
How many providers perform Evaluation For Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes in California?
6.4K providers in California billed Medicare for Evaluation For Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes in 2023, performing 167.9K total services. The state Medicare average for this code is $79.43.
Is Evaluation For Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes cheaper in California than the national average?
No - Evaluation For Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes costs 7% above the national average in California. The state average Medicare payment is $79.43 compared to $74.22 nationally. Factors like local cost of living, provider competition, and regional Medicare fee schedules all influence state-level pricing.
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Data from CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2023).
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