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Physician

GUS HALAMANDARIS, MD

Neurological Surgery

SALINAS, CA, 93901
NPI: 1083621957

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Neurological Surgery

SALINAS, CA

NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER

831-755-4111

natividad.com

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Common Procedures for Neurological Surgery

Spinal FusionLaminectomyCraniotomyBrain Tumor ResectionDeep Brain StimulationSpinal Cord Stimulator ImplantCarpal Tunnel ReleaseVP Shunt PlacementMicrodiscectomyStereotactic Radiosurgery

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
77.5/100High
Promoting Interoperability
71.0
Improvement Activities
40.0
Cost
70.9

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
61312
Removal of skull bone for aspiration of blood accumulation in upper brain outside or below brain membrane
$5,330$2,022$1,58112
22633
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc
$4,824$1,739$1,37555
22842
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments
$4,550$702$55960
22856
Insertion of artificial upper spine disc, anterior approach
$4,251$1,650$1,31417
22551
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc
$4,209$1,619$1,29014
22214
Incision or removal of lower spine bone segment
$3,341$809$64186
63042
Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace
$3,100$1,502$1,19922
22800
Fusion to repair spine deformity through back, up to 6 bones
$3,076$669$53339
63030
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc
$2,845$1,021$81041
22840
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck
$2,500$751$59826
22830
Exploration of spine fusion
$2,112$360$28917
22845
Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments
$1,859$668$53212
22858
Insertion of artificial upper spine disc anterior approach
$1,269$503$40014
64721
Release and/or relocation of hand nerve
$1,199$534$42613
22614
Fusion of additional segment of spine
$1,008$362$28918
22216
Incision or removal of spine bone segment, each additional segment
$865$344$27473
63035
Partial removal of spine bone with release of upper or lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, each additional interspace
$687$284$22738
22848
Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones
$682$329$26318
22853
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion
$662$243$19367
61783
Computer-assisted spinal procedure
$577$227$18112
99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
$524$178$12767
20931
Graft of donor bone to spine
$500$109$8713
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$433$175$127236
99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
$353$135$10323
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$282$135$102513
72100
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
$98$45$3661
72040
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
$93$44$3523

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