Dr. Karen Wheeler, MD
2260 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741 • +1-584-555-6857
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Tucson Percentiles
NPI #1669738811 • CBSA Regional • Urology
Within the Tucson, AZ (CBSA local) Urology cohort, Dr. Karen Wheeler, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 84 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 67.86th municipal percentile and 71.05th AZ percentile (+0.04σ Z-score) based on 7,600 billed procedures for 513 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Wheeler is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation — 919 annual services, $99–$136 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 51798 (Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity, 689/yr) and CPT 52000 (Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection, 434/yr).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Wheeler's baseline new-consult rate near $207.00 in Tucson, AZ (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 11-minute average reception wait).
Clinical background for Dr. Wheeler (MD, NPI #1669738811) includes accredited doctoral training (1993, 33 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across AZ.
Compared against Tucson, AZ Urology peers
7,600 annual services across 513 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 | 919 | 67.86th | $99 – $136 |
| 51798 | Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity | 689 | 69.86th | $41 – $57 |
| 52000 | Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection | 434 | 66.86th | $202 – $277 |
| 51741 | Complex Electronic Uroflowmetry Stream Calibration | 306 | 67.86th | $56 – $77 |
| 99204 | New Patient Urologic & Prostate Diagnostic Consultation | 204 | 69.86th | $139 – $191 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (84 HCPCS billing breadth) | 5,048 | 67.86th | $89 – $129 |
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Dr. Karen Wheeler, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Wheeler National Provider Identifier | NPI #1669738811 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (85741) |
| Dr. Wheeler Tucson CMS Volume Rank | 67.86th Pct (7,600 CMS svcs; Z +0.045σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AZ Urology) |
| 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 • 11 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.67/5 Listening • 4.50/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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