Dr. Vera Soong, MD
817 Princeton Avenue S.w., Pob Ii; Suite 302, Birmingham, AL 35211 • +1-475-555-6911
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Birmingham Percentiles
NPI #1295829836 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Vera Soong (MD, NPI 1295829836) at 817 Princeton Avenue S.w., Pob Ii; Suite 302 in Birmingham with 2,269 annual clinical services (445 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.59σ regional deviation and mid-cohort balanced caseload (48.39th Birmingham percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Vera Soong (35211) place 17000 at the top of the practice ledger (771 yearly units, 48.39th metro rank), rounded out by 99213 and 11102.
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-475-555-6911, Dr. Soong's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.91/5 composite reality score over 22 submissions).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 24 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2002), Dr. Soong coordinates 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 817 Princeton Avenue S.w., Pob Ii; Suite 302 (+1-475-555-6911).
Compared against Birmingham, AL Dermatology peers
2,269 annual services across 445 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AL Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 771 | 48.39th | $43 – $59 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 703 | 49.39th | $48 – $66 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 431 | 43.39th | $63 – $86 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 227 | 53.39th | $88 – $121 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 136 | 53.39th | $68 – $93 |
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Dr. Vera Soong, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Soong National Provider Identifier | NPI #1295829836 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (35211) |
| Dr. Soong Birmingham CMS Volume Rank | 48.39th Pct (2,269 CMS svcs; Z -0.586σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AL Dermatology) |
| 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 • 12 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.69/5 Listening • 4.90/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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