Dr. Kent Saunders, MD
6730 N West Ave, Fresno, CA 93711 • +1-890-555-9467
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2010)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Fresno Percentiles
NPI #1881844116 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Within the Fresno, CA (CBSA local) Dermatology cohort, Dr. Kent Saunders, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 82 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 83.33th municipal percentile and 95.95th CA percentile (+0.86σ Z-score) based on 20,732 billed procedures for 3,265 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Saunders is led by HCPCS 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion — 6997 annual services, $73–$100 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 99213 (Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination, 6379/yr) and CPT 11102 (Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion, 3910/yr).
At 6730 N West Ave (93711), Dr. Kent Saunders, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.58/5 bedside rating).
Spanning 16 years of clinical practice following 2010 graduation from medical training, Dr. Kent Saunders integrates 82 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Fresno metro patients.
Compared against Fresno, CA Dermatology peers
20,732 annual services across 3,265 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 6,997 | 83.33th | $73 – $100 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 6,379 | 83.33th | $82 – $112 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 3,910 | 84.33th | $107 – $147 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 2,058 | 79.33th | $150 – $206 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 1,235 | 81.33th | $116 – $159 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (82 HCPCS billing breadth) | 154 | 83.33th | $89 – $129 |
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Dr. Kent Saunders, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Saunders National Provider Identifier | NPI #1881844116 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93711) |
| Dr. Saunders Fresno CMS Volume Rank | 83.33th Pct (20,732 CMS svcs; Z +0.856σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Fresno, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.83/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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