Dr. Ara Kardashian, MD
15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, Encino, CA 91436 • +1-523-555-3848
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Encino Percentiles
NPI #1265703102 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Within the Encino, CA (CBSA local) Gastroenterology cohort, Dr. Ara Kardashian, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 38 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 0th municipal percentile and 33.33th CA percentile (-0.28σ Z-score) based on 963 billed procedures for 362 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1265703102 highlights 356 annual claims for 99214 (12th Encino percentile; $222–$304 self-pay corridor) plus 241 encounters under 45380 and 202 under 43239.
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-523-555-3848, Dr. Kardashian's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.93/5 composite reality score over 4 submissions).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 9 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2017), Dr. Kardashian coordinates 38 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170 (+1-523-555-3848).
Compared against Encino, CA Gastroenterology peers
963 annual services across 362 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 356 | 12th | $222 – $304 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 241 | 12th | $534 – $732 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 202 | 12th | $443 – $608 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 96 | 12th | $594 – $815 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 67 | 12th | $312 – $428 |
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Dr. Ara Kardashian, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kardashian National Provider Identifier | NPI #1265703102 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91436) |
| Dr. Kardashian Encino CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (963 CMS svcs; Z -0.282σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Encino, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.61/5 Listening • 4.80/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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