Dr. Ammar Karim, DO
485 S Dobson Rd Ste 110, Chandler, AZ 85224 • +1-842-555-7209
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2015)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chandler Percentiles
NPI #1356683924 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Chandler, AZ (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Ammar Karim, DO with sub-specialty concentration in 88 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 0th municipal percentile and 5.39th AZ percentile (-0.61σ Z-score) based on 752 billed procedures for 216 patients.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 485 S Dobson Rd Ste 110 shows Dr. Ammar Karim's primary concentration in Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation (code 99213: 236x/yr, 12th local percentile) alongside Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection (20610: 177x/yr, $238–$326).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Ammar Karim in Chandler (85224) face an estimated $207.00 initial evaluation fee at 485 S Dobson Rd Ste 110 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 17-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.92/5 from 17 verified reports).
From 485 S Dobson Rd Ste 110 in Chandler (+1-842-555-7209), Dr. Karim, DO (11-year clinical track record) delivers 88 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Chandler, AZ Orthopedic Surgery peers
752 annual services across 216 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AZ Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 236 | 12th | $223 – $306 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 177 | 12th | $238 – $326 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 124 | 12th | $134 – $183 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 72 | 12th | $321 – $439 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 46 | 12th | $2065 – $2830 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (88 HCPCS billing breadth) | 97 | 0th | $252 – $365 |
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Dr. Ammar Karim, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Karim National Provider Identifier | NPI #1356683924 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (85224) |
| Dr. Karim Chandler CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (752 CMS svcs; Z -0.607σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AZ Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $207.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chandler, AZ) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $207.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.92/5 Listening • 4.55/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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