Dr. Karen Merle, MD
7003 Chad Colley Blvd, Barling, AR 72923 • +1-300-555-9324
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2018)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Barling Percentiles
NPI #1932196748 • CBSA Regional • Family Practice
Within the Barling, AR (CBSA local) Family Practice cohort, Dr. Karen Merle, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 49 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 66.67th municipal percentile and 54.52th AR percentile (-0.30σ Z-score) based on 2,554 billed procedures for 320 patients.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Merle (averaging 8.0 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management) represents 39% of tracked volume (994 encounters), paired with 99213 (734x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Karen Merle in Barling (72923) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 7003 Chad Colley Blvd (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 21-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.89/5 from 17 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 8 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2018), Dr. Merle coordinates 49 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 7003 Chad Colley Blvd (+1-300-555-9324).
Compared against Barling, AR Family Practice peers
2,554 annual services across 320 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AR Family Practice mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management | 994 | 66.67th | $94 – $129 |
| 99213 | Focused Acute & Preventive Primary Care Evaluation | 734 | 62.67th | $72 – $99 |
| G0439 | Annual Wellness Biomarker & Preventive Screening Visit | 284 | 67.67th | $108 – $148 |
| 36415 | Routine Venipuncture Blood Biomarker Collection | 213 | 65.67th | $25 – $40 |
| 99204 | New Patient Primary Care Intake & Diagnostic Plan | 142 | 61.67th | $129 – $177 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (49 HCPCS billing breadth) | 187 | 66.67th | $85 – $123 |
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Dr. Karen Merle, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Merle National Provider Identifier | NPI #1932196748 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (72923) |
| Dr. Merle Barling CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (2,554 CMS svcs; Z -0.299σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AR Family Practice) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Barling, AR) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.89/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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