Dr. Ashok Runkana, MD
2055 E South Blvd Ste 708, Montgomery, AL 36116 • +1-533-555-2457
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Montgomery Percentiles
NPI #1245511955 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Operating out of Montgomery, AL (2055 E South Blvd Ste 708), Cardiology clinician Dr. Ashok Runkana, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2009) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (27.27th Montgomery percentile) (14.57th AL percentile; Z-score -0.61σ across 1,569 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 83 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Runkana's longitudinal care intensity (2.9 billed units per patient across 548 individuals) centers on 99214 (596 annual units) and 93000 ($51–$70 cash range).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Runkana's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in Montgomery, AL (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 13-minute average reception wait).
Spanning 17 years of clinical practice following 2009 graduation from medical training, Dr. Ashok Runkana integrates 83 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Montgomery metro patients.
Compared against Montgomery, AL Cardiology peers
1,569 annual services across 548 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 | 596 | 27.27th | $131 – $180 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 439 | 31.27th | $51 – $70 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 282 | 26.27th | $245 – $336 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 157 | 26.27th | $154 – $211 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 94 | 28.27th | $188 – $258 |
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Dr. Ashok Runkana, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Runkana National Provider Identifier | NPI #1245511955 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (36116) |
| Dr. Runkana Montgomery CMS Volume Rank | 27.27th Pct (1,569 CMS svcs; Z -0.606σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AL Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Montgomery, AL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 23 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.90/5 Listening • 4.62/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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