Dr. Tao Chen, MD
1557 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, AL 36604 • +1-376-555-8815
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Mobile Percentiles
NPI #1316130743 • CBSA Regional • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Statistical peer benchmarking across AL Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation providers positions Dr. Tao Chen, MD in Mobile at -0.34σ (37.5th city percentile / 41.67th state percentile, 159 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 24 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Chen (averaging 13.8 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up) represents 22% of tracked volume (475 encounters), paired with 99213 (275x).
At 1557 Spring Hill Ave (36604), Dr. Tao Chen, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.91/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Chen (MD, NPI #1316130743) includes accredited doctoral training (2008, 18 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across AL.
Compared against Mobile, AL Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation peers
2,187 annual services across 159 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AL Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 475 | 37.5th | $77 – $105 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 275 | 40.5th | $59 – $80 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 137 | 32.5th | $28 – $43 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 106 | 39.5th | $90 – $123 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 63 | 34.5th | $107 – $146 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (24 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,131 | 37.5th | $69 – $100 |
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Dr. Tao Chen, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chen National Provider Identifier | NPI #1316130743 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (36604) |
| Dr. Chen Mobile CMS Volume Rank | 37.50th Pct (2,187 CMS svcs; Z -0.344σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AL Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Mobile, AL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.91/5 Listening • 4.54/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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