Dr. Nikila Kumar, MD
4550 E Bell Rd Ste 170, Phoenix, AZ 85032 • +1-214-555-4891
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Phoenix Percentiles
NPI #1295095495 • CBSA 38060 • Rheumatology
Anchored in Phoenix, AZ 85032, Dr. Nikila Kumar, MD (NPI 1295095495) logged 198,985 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (16.67th Phoenix percentile), 68.75th AZ percentile, +0.32σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 115 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Kumar is led by HCPCS 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation — 6314 annual services, $45–$61 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection, 2883/yr) and CPT 96413 (Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour), 2059/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-214-555-4891, Dr. Kumar's practice posts a $207.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($207.00 patient-logged median, 4.84/5 composite reality score over 3 submissions).
From 4550 E Bell Rd Ste 170 in Phoenix (+1-214-555-4891), Dr. Kumar, MD (25-year clinical track record) delivers 115 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Phoenix, AZ Rheumatology peers
198,985 annual services across 859 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AZ Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 6,314 | 16.67th | $45 – $61 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 2,883 | 12.67th | $36 – $51 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 2,059 | 12th | $62 – $85 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 1,373 | 20.67th | $47 – $64 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 1,098 | 19.67th | $62 – $85 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (115 HCPCS billing breadth) | 185,258 | 16.67th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Nikila Kumar, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kumar National Provider Identifier | NPI #1295095495 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (85032) |
| Dr. Kumar Phoenix CMS Volume Rank | 16.67th Pct (198,985 CMS svcs; Z +0.317σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AZ Rheumatology) |
| 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 • 17 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.70/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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