Dr. Karen Stern, MD
5777 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054 • +1-767-555-3164
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Phoenix Percentiles
NPI #1932461647 • CBSA 38060 • Urology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Karen Stern (MD, NPI 1932461647) at 5777 E Mayo Blvd in Phoenix with 991 annual clinical services (425 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.69σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (3.23th Phoenix percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 73 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1932461647 highlights 357 annual claims for 99214 (12th Phoenix percentile; $249–$341 self-pay corridor) plus 268 encounters under 51798 and 168 under 52000.
At 5777 E Mayo Blvd (85054), Dr. Karen Stern, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$207.00 per new consult (4.74/5 bedside rating).
Spanning 27 years of clinical practice following 1999 graduation from medical training, Dr. Karen Stern integrates 73 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Phoenix metro patients.
Compared against Phoenix, AZ Urology peers
991 annual services across 425 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AZ Urology 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 Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation | 357 | 12th | $249 – $341 |
| 51798 | Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity | 268 | 12th | $104 – $142 |
| 52000 | Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection | 168 | 12th | $509 – $697 |
| 51741 | Complex Electronic Uroflowmetry Stream Calibration | 119 | 12th | $141 – $193 |
| 99204 | New Patient Urologic & Prostate Diagnostic Consultation | 79 | 12th | $351 – $480 |
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Dr. Karen Stern, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stern National Provider Identifier | NPI #1932461647 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (85054) |
| Dr. Stern Phoenix CMS Volume Rank | 3.23th Pct (991 CMS svcs; Z -0.694σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AZ Urology) |
| 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 • 9 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.74/5 Listening • 4.67/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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