Active NPI 1528130861 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard E Sobonya , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology • Tucson, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Sobonya, MD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology practicing in Tucson, AZ. With approximately 59 years of clinical experience since graduating from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1967, Dr. Sobonya delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1501 N CAMPBELL AVE.

Dr. Sobonya is affiliated with Banner-University Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1501 N Campbell Ave

Tucson, AZ 857240001

Telephone 5206948888

Fax 5206946081

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus Llc Facility NPI 1588614911

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University

Graduation Year

1967

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Tucson, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

59 Yrs +27.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 32.0 Yrs

State Avg: 31.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Tucson, AZ (27 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sobonya (59 Years) 59 Yrs

Tucson Specialty Average (32.0 Years) 32.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	91	40	$99.00	$35.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	39	24	$99.00	$35.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	56	41	$99.00	$36.66
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	23	18	$73.00	$27.33
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	14	12	$32.00	$11.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	33	22	$99.00	$37.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	25	19	$99.00	$38.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	53	23	$100.00	$38.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	123	56	$100.00	$38.86
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	32	19	$219.00	$85.36
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	26	15	$32.00	$12.24
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	18	15	$387.00	$151.48
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	15	14	$34.00	$12.92
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	12	11	$94.00	$36.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	310	168	$120.14	$38.93
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	144	103	$223.53	$72.48
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	104	84	$72.26	$22.84
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	72	43	$258.58	$85.94
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	69	28	$83.91	$29.14
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	65	42	$64.31	$12.27
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	51	40	$145.18	$27.36
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	47	44	$132.00	$28.53
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	42	40	$109.33	$36.47
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	40	28	$469.50	$151.83
88346 Antibody evaluation, initial single antibody stain procedure	35	21	$111.77	$37.23
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	31	19	$119.94	$39.98
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	28	18	$204.61	$64.52
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	19	17	$28.00	$4.53
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	17	17	$263.82	$86.18
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	13	13	$40.15	$12.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License AZ 10541

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

059073 (AZ)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Banner-University Medical Group

2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 857136204

Banner-University Medical Group

1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 857194330

Phone: 5206940111

Banner-University Medical Group

535 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 857112683

Phone: 5206945437

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1501 N CAMPBELL AVE, TUCSON, AZ 857240001 (Tel: 5206948888)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 575 E RIVER RD, TUCSON, AZ 857045822 (Tel: 5208747400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as RICHARD SOBONYA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Pathology (License #10541 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528130861

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 14, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

575 E River Rd

Tucson, AZ 857045822

Phone: 5208747400

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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