Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD
2034 Chestnut St, Montgomery, AL 36106 • +1-337-555-5641
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Montgomery Percentiles
NPI #1700890936 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Statistical peer benchmarking across AL Nephrology providers positions Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD in Montgomery at -0.14σ (88.89th city percentile / 72.84th state percentile, 332 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 2034 Chestnut St shows Dr. Rafael Lopez's primary concentration in Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management (code 99214: 1099x/yr, 88.89th local percentile) alongside Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight (90960: 504x/yr, $242–$331).
At 2034 Chestnut St (36106), Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.73/5 bedside rating).
Patients evaluating Dr. Rafael Lopez in ZIP 36106 note 18 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2008) alongside 6.9 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Montgomery, AL Nephrology peers
2,290 annual services across 332 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 | 1,099 | 88.89th | $121 – $166 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 504 | 91.89th | $242 – $331 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 412 | 88.89th | $176 – $241 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 275 | 92.89th | $166 – $228 |
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Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lopez National Provider Identifier | NPI #1700890936 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (36106) |
| Dr. Lopez Montgomery CMS Volume Rank | 88.89th Pct (2,290 CMS svcs; Z -0.143σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AL Nephrology) |
| 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 • 17 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.73/5 Listening • 4.82/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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