Dr. Kevin Blume, DO
395 N Silverbell Rd Ste 201, Tucson, AZ 85745 • +1-864-555-7437
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Tucson Percentiles
NPI #1730539800 • CBSA Regional • Otolaryngology
Dr. Kevin Blume, DO (NPI #1730539800) practices Otolaryngology in Tucson, AZ (85745) with sub-specialty concentration in 54 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 3,575 annual CMS services across 654 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (50th Tucson percentile) (+0.16σ vs AZ state mean, 77th statewide percentile).
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Kevin Blume (85745) place 99213 at the top of the practice ledger (1216 yearly units, 50th metro rank), rounded out by 31231 and 31575.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Kevin Blume in Tucson (85745) face an estimated $207.00 initial evaluation fee at 395 N Silverbell Rd Ste 201 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 10-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.55/5 from 4 verified reports).
Credentialed as an DO specialist with 9 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2017), Dr. Blume coordinates 54 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 395 N Silverbell Rd Ste 201 (+1-864-555-7437).
Compared against Tucson, AZ Otolaryngology peers
3,575 annual services across 654 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AZ Otolaryngology 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 Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination | 1,216 | 50th | $145 – $198 |
| 31231 | Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy | 894 | 53th | $291 – $399 |
| 31575 | Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection | 679 | 52th | $212 – $291 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive Pure-Tone Audiometry & Speech Recognition | 465 | 55th | $102 – $140 |
| 69210 | Instrumented Impacted Cerumen Removal Under Microscopy | 322 | 55th | $91 – $125 |
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Dr. Kevin Blume, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Blume National Provider Identifier | NPI #1730539800 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (85745) |
| Dr. Blume Tucson CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (3,575 CMS svcs; Z +0.157σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AZ Otolaryngology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $207.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Tucson, AZ) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $207.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.55/5 Listening • 4.53/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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