Dr. Efren Chavez Morales, MD
619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 • +1-571-555-1749
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2010)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Birmingham Percentiles
NPI #1578977419 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Within the Birmingham, AL (CBSA local) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Efren Chavez Morales, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 0th municipal percentile and 4.94th AL percentile (-0.51σ Z-score) based on 697 billed procedures for 262 patients.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Efren Chavez Morales (35233) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (335 yearly units, 12th metro rank), rounded out by 90960 and 99215.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Chavez Morales (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 14-minute average reception wait, and a 4.87/5 modern protocol openness score across 18 patient logs.
NPI registry verification (#1578977419) confirms Dr. Efren Chavez Morales's MD standing serving CBSA 35233 with a 4.79/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Birmingham, AL Nephrology peers
697 annual services across 262 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AL Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 335 | 12th | $200 – $274 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 153 | 12th | $400 – $548 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 125 | 12th | $292 – $400 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 84 | 12th | $275 – $377 |
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Dr. Efren Chavez Morales, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chavez Morales National Provider Identifier | NPI #1578977419 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (35233) |
| Dr. Chavez Morales Birmingham CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (697 CMS svcs; Z -0.510σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AL Nephrology) |
| 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 • 14 min lobby wait | 18 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.95/5 Listening • 4.87/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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