Dr. Mehrdad Karimi, MD
1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926 • +1-316-555-9622
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chico Percentiles
NPI #1528694403 • CBSA Regional • Internal Medicine
Operating out of Chico, CA (1531 Esplanade), Internal Medicine clinician Dr. Mehrdad Karimi, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2011) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (55.56th Chico percentile) (70.38th CA percentile; Z-score -0.05σ across 2,599 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 12 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Karimi (averaging 3.5 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up) represents 45% of tracked volume (1170 encounters), paired with 99213 (676x).
At 1531 Esplanade (95926), Dr. Mehrdad Karimi, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.72/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Karimi (MD, NPI #1528694403) includes accredited doctoral training (2011, 15 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Chico, CA Internal Medicine peers
2,599 annual services across 749 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Internal Medicine mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 1,170 | 55.56th | $207 – $284 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 676 | 54.56th | $159 – $218 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 338 | 58.56th | $76 – $104 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 260 | 57.56th | $243 – $334 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 156 | 52.56th | $289 – $395 |
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Dr. Mehrdad Karimi, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Karimi National Provider Identifier | NPI #1528694403 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (95926) |
| Dr. Karimi Chico CMS Volume Rank | 55.56th Pct (2,599 CMS svcs; Z -0.052σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Internal Medicine) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chico, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.72/5 Listening • 4.70/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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