Dr. Raghuram Chava, MD
801 Princeton Ave Sw Ste 707, Birmingham, AL 35211 • +1-475-555-8715
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Birmingham Percentiles
NPI #1477791390 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Dr. Raghuram Chava, MD (NPI #1477791390) practices Cardiology in Birmingham, AL (35211) with sub-specialty concentration in 79 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 2,450 annual CMS services across 461 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (43.55th Birmingham percentile) (-0.42σ vs AL state mean, 33.67th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Chava is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review — 838 annual services, $199–$273 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 93000 (12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation, 617/yr) and CPT 93306 (Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow, 397/yr).
At 801 Princeton Ave Sw Ste 707 (35211), Dr. Raghuram Chava, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.58/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 19 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2007), Dr. Chava coordinates 79 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 801 Princeton Ave Sw Ste 707 (+1-475-555-8715).
Compared against Birmingham, AL Cardiology peers
2,450 annual services across 461 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AL Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 838 | 43.55th | $199 – $273 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 617 | 45.55th | $78 – $107 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 397 | 38.55th | $373 – $511 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 221 | 38.55th | $234 – $321 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 132 | 41.55th | $286 – $392 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (79 HCPCS billing breadth) | 245 | 43.55th | $180 – $261 |
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Dr. Raghuram Chava, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chava National Provider Identifier | NPI #1477791390 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (35211) |
| Dr. Chava Birmingham CMS Volume Rank | 43.55th Pct (2,450 CMS svcs; Z -0.425σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AL Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Birmingham, AL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.84/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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