Dr. Chitra Kandaswamy, MD
1243 E Spruce Ave Ste 104, Fresno, CA 93720 • +1-227-555-2472
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Fresno Percentiles
NPI #1225146293 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Within the Fresno, CA (CBSA local) Pulmonary Disease cohort, Dr. Chitra Kandaswamy, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 17 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 90th municipal percentile and 90.63th CA percentile (+0.68σ Z-score) based on 5,508 billed procedures for 816 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1225146293 highlights 2258 annual claims for 99214 (90th Fresno percentile; $120–$165 self-pay corridor) plus 1267 encounters under 94060 and 936 under 94729.
At 1243 E Spruce Ave Ste 104 (93720), Dr. Chitra Kandaswamy, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.77/5 bedside rating).
Spanning 25 years of clinical practice following 2001 graduation from medical training, Dr. Chitra Kandaswamy integrates 17 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Fresno metro patients.
Top 10% Pulmonary Disease volume leader in Fresno, CA
5,508 annual services across 816 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 | 2,258 | 90th | $120 – $165 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 1,267 | 90th | $78 – $108 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 936 | 92th | $71 – $97 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 606 | 93th | $220 – $301 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 441 | 88th | $169 – $232 |
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Dr. Chitra Kandaswamy, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kandaswamy National Provider Identifier | NPI #1225146293 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93720) |
| Dr. Kandaswamy Fresno CMS Volume Rank | 90.00th Pct (5,508 CMS svcs; Z +0.679σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Pulmonary Disease) |
| 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 • 18 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.77/5 Listening • 4.61/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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