Dr. Vinay Sunku, MD
43932 15th St W Ste 101, Lancaster, CA 93534 • +1-348-555-9918
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Lancaster Percentiles
NPI #1326039405 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Within the Lancaster, CA (CBSA local) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Vinay Sunku, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 66.67th municipal percentile and 55.54th CA percentile (-0.22σ Z-score) based on 2,289 billed procedures for 279 patients.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Sunku (averaging 8.2 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (1099 encounters), paired with 90960 (504x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Vinay Sunku in Lancaster (93534) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 43932 15th St W Ste 101 (in-person clinic visits only; 19-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.68/5 from 15 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. Vinay Sunku in ZIP 93534 note 19 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2007) alongside 8.2 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Lancaster, CA Nephrology peers
2,289 annual services across 279 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 1,099 | 66.67th | $289 – $395 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 504 | 61.67th | $577 – $791 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 412 | 63.67th | $421 – $577 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 275 | 63.67th | $397 – $544 |
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Dr. Vinay Sunku, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sunku National Provider Identifier | NPI #1326039405 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93534) |
| Dr. Sunku Lancaster CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (2,289 CMS svcs; Z -0.223σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Lancaster, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.68/5 Listening • 4.80/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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