Dr. Sunil Santhanakrishnan, MD
5090 North 40th Street, Suite 122, Phoenix, AZ 85018 • +1-400-555-5979
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2010)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Phoenix Percentiles
NPI #1215991617 • CBSA 38060 • Pulmonary Disease
Statistical peer benchmarking across AZ Pulmonary Disease providers positions Dr. Sunil Santhanakrishnan, MD in Phoenix at -0.36σ (20th city percentile / 12.31th state percentile, 331 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Santhanakrishnan (averaging 2.9 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management) represents 41% of tracked volume (394 encounters), paired with 94060 (221x).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Santhanakrishnan's baseline new-consult rate near $207.00 in Phoenix, AZ (cash-pay accepted, in-person clinic visits only, 11-minute average reception wait).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 16 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2010), Dr. Santhanakrishnan coordinates 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 5090 North 40th Street, Suite 122 (+1-400-555-5979).
Compared against Phoenix, AZ Pulmonary Disease peers
960 annual services across 331 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AZ Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 394 | 20th | $158 – $217 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 221 | 17th | $103 – $141 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 163 | 18th | $93 – $128 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 106 | 25th | $289 – $396 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 77 | 21th | $223 – $305 |
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Dr. Sunil Santhanakrishnan, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Santhanakrishnan National Provider Identifier | NPI #1215991617 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (85018) |
| Dr. Santhanakrishnan Phoenix CMS Volume Rank | 20.00th Pct (960 CMS svcs; Z -0.356σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AZ Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $207.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Phoenix, AZ) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $207.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.85/5 Listening • 4.51/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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