Dr. Vinod Kumar, MD
5020 Commerce DR, Bakersfield, CA 93309 • +1-512-555-7232
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Bakersfield Percentiles
NPI #1730142993 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Operating out of Bakersfield, CA (5020 Commerce DR), Cardiology clinician Dr. Vinod Kumar, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1999) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (61.54th Bakersfield percentile) (77.08th CA percentile; Z-score +0.04σ across 6,554 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 62 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Kumar is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review — 2491 annual services, $530–$726 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 93000 (12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation, 1835/yr) and CPT 93306 (Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow, 1180/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Vinod Kumar in Bakersfield (93309) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 5020 Commerce DR (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 16-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.76/5 from 10 verified reports).
From 5020 Commerce DR in Bakersfield (+1-512-555-7232), Dr. Kumar, MD (27-year clinical track record) delivers 62 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Bakersfield, CA Cardiology peers
6,554 annual services across 1,621 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Cardiology 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 Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 2,491 | 61.54th | $530 – $726 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 1,835 | 64.54th | $207 – $284 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 1,180 | 60.54th | $990 – $1357 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 655 | 61.54th | $622 – $852 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 393 | 59.54th | $760 – $1041 |
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Dr. Vinod Kumar, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kumar National Provider Identifier | NPI #1730142993 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93309) |
| Dr. Kumar Bakersfield CMS Volume Rank | 61.54th Pct (6,554 CMS svcs; Z +0.044σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Bakersfield, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.76/5 Listening • 4.88/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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