Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD
5801 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 • +1-512-555-6902
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Bakersfield Percentiles
NPI #1033137591 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Anchored in Bakersfield, CA 93309, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD (NPI 1033137591) logged 6,269 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (50th Bakersfield percentile), 93.2th CA percentile, +0.87σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 86 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Ahmed (averaging 10.6 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management) represents 28% of tracked volume (1747 encounters), paired with 94060 (980x).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Ahmed (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 15-minute average reception wait, and a 4.80/5 modern protocol openness score across 7 patient logs.
Spanning 18 years of clinical practice following 2008 graduation from medical training, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed integrates 86 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Bakersfield metro patients.
Compared against Bakersfield, CA Pulmonary Disease peers
6,269 annual services across 589 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 1,747 | 50th | $127 – $174 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 980 | 54th | $83 – $114 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 724 | 46th | $75 – $103 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 469 | 52th | $232 – $319 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 341 | 51th | $179 – $246 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (86 HCPCS billing breadth) | 2,009 | 50th | $115 – $167 |
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Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ahmed National Provider Identifier | NPI #1033137591 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93309) |
| Dr. Ahmed Bakersfield CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (6,269 CMS svcs; Z +0.866σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Pulmonary Disease) |
| 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 • 15 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.85/5 Listening • 4.80/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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