Dr. Pooja Budhiraja, MD
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 • +1-879-555-3322
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1997)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Scottsdale Percentiles
NPI #1457555955 • CBSA 38060 • Nephrology
Within the Scottsdale, AZ (CBSA 38060) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Pooja Budhiraja, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 14 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 17.65th municipal percentile and 11.29th AZ percentile (-0.23σ Z-score) based on 904 billed procedures for 254 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1457555955 highlights 434 annual claims for 99214 (17.65th Scottsdale percentile; $128–$176 self-pay corridor) plus 199 encounters under 90960 and 163 under 99215.
At 13400 E Shea Blvd (85259), Dr. Pooja Budhiraja, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$210.00 per new consult (4.60/5 bedside rating).
Patients evaluating Dr. Pooja Budhiraja in ZIP 85259 note 29 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 1997) alongside 3.6 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Scottsdale, AZ Nephrology peers
904 annual services across 254 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AZ Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 434 | 17.65th | $128 – $176 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 199 | 21.65th | $257 – $352 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 163 | 21.65th | $187 – $257 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 108 | 13.65th | $176 – $242 |
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Dr. Pooja Budhiraja, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Budhiraja National Provider Identifier | NPI #1457555955 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (85259) |
| Dr. Budhiraja Scottsdale CMS Volume Rank | 17.65th Pct (904 CMS svcs; Z -0.229σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AZ Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $210.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Scottsdale, AZ) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $210.00 avg paid • 14 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.60/5 Listening • 4.59/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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