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Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

1304 Ella Street Suite A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 549-9555

Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD is a pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA specializing in adult pulmonology. Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD is affiliated with PACIFIC CENTRAL COAST HEALTH CENTERS and CENTRAL COAST CHEST CONSULTANTS, A MEDICAL CORPORATION.

Office Locations

1304 Ella Street Suite A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 549-9555

(805) 549-0444

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1428 Phillips Lane Suite 203
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 543-4407

(805) 543-4587

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850 Fair Oaks Avenue Suite 220
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

(805) 547-2224

(805) 474-5246

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

lung diffusion capacity test

lung volume test

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

In 2023, Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD had a list price for lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO), lung volume test, pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

bronchoalveolar lavage

In 2023, Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD had a list price for bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

pulmonary function test

By Affordability:

bronchoscopy

bronchoscopy with biopsy

diagnostic bronchoscopy

transbronchial biopsy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD performed more pulmonary function test (PFT) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for bronchoscopy, bronchoscopy with biopsy, diagnostic bronchoscopy, and transbronchial biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	188
bronchoscopy	30
doctor visit	624
hospital care	426
inpatient care	426
minimally invasive procedures	13
preventive care	55
pulmonary testing	279
sleep study	269
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12
vaccines	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2013 were inpatient care, hospital care, sleep study and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	247
aspiration	15
bronchoscopy	45
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	961
hospital care	411
inpatient care	411
minimally invasive procedures	27
minor procedures	15
preventive care	58
pulmonary testing	365
sleep study	402
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12
vaccines	58

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	500
Female	423

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	838
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	114
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2014 were sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	236
bronchoscopy	17
doctor visit	530
hospital care	323
inpatient care	323
preventive care	55
pulmonary testing	56
sleep study	406
vaccines	55

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	445
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	783
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	381
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	71
Less than 65	129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2015 were pulmonary testing, sleep study, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	200
aspiration	17
bronchoscopy	54
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	946
hospital care	293
inpatient care	293
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	17
preventive care	218
pulmonary testing	366
sleep study	345
vaccines	218

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	946
Female	858

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1620
Black	0
Hispanic	112
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	858
From 75 to 84	500
85 and over	202
Less than 65	244

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2016 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	98
bronchoscopy	19
doctor visit	999
hospital care	340
inpatient care	340
preventive care	94
pulmonary testing	349
sleep study	174
vaccines	94

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	453
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	797
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	261
85 and over	104
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	48
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2017 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	51
bronchoscopy	13
doctor visit	813
hospital care	324
inpatient care	324
preventive care	26
pulmonary testing	438
sleep study	118
vaccines	26

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	461
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	745
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	15
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	380
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	93
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2018 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	63
bronchoscopy	22
doctor visit	691
hospital care	365
inpatient care	365
preventive care	57
pulmonary testing	366
sleep study	139
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14
vaccines	57

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	469
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	751
Black	0
Hispanic	59
Asian	19
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	84
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	33
bronchoscopy	34
doctor visit	784
hospital care	411
inpatient care	411
preventive care	21
pulmonary testing	300
sleep study	82
vaccines	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	751
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	105
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	18
doctor visit	489
hospital care	236
inpatient care	236
pulmonary testing	190

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	86
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2021 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	14
doctor visit	22
hospital care	186
inpatient care	186
pulmonary testing	266
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	38
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
bronchoscopy	44
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	39
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
minimally invasive procedures	23
minor procedures	11
pulmonary testing	282

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	32
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

airway management	139
aspiration	14
bronchoscopy	28
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	627
hospital care	312
inpatient care	312
minimally invasive procedures	22
minor procedures	14
preventive care	73
pulmonary testing	296
sleep study	241
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12
vaccines	73

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	411
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	683
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	47
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	241
85 and over	84
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	351

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Education & Training

He has a state license in Oklahoma.

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

PACIFIC CENTRAL COAST HEALTH CENTERS

CENTRAL COAST CHEST CONSULTANTS, A MEDICAL CORPORATION

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ross G. Michel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$8,349 BREO $4,763	ANORO $3,171	NUCALA $160	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $156	INCRUSE $80	Other $18
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,364 Da Vinci Surgical System $3,364	ION $3,000
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$599 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $204	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $119	OFEV $67	STIOLTO $64	Spiriva $41	Other $104
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$197 Brovana $197
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$186 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $186
Other	$1,163 UPTRAVI $169	Xyrem $167	ALAIR BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY SYSTEM $102	SYMBICORT $82	Esbriet $80	Other $564

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,150
Education	$3,088
Food and Beverage	$3,054
Travel and Lodging	$2,266
Consulting Fee	$300

Biography

Dr. Ross Michel sees patients in San Luis Obispo, CA and Arroyo Grande, CA. His medical specialties are adult critical care and adult pulmonology. Dr. Michel has obtained a license to practice in Oklahoma.