Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD
361 Hospital Rd Ste 428, Newport Beach, CA 92663 • +1-604-555-3155
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Newport Beach Percentiles
NPI #1740209303 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Within the Newport Beach, CA (CBSA local) Rheumatology cohort, Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 42 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 66.67th municipal percentile and 90.49th CA percentile (+1.04σ Z-score) based on 143,859 billed procedures for 544 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Karamlou is led by HCPCS 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation — 1657 annual services, $52–$71 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection, 756/yr) and CPT 96413 (Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour), 540/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-604-555-3155, Dr. Karamlou's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.52/5 composite reality score over 19 submissions).
Patients evaluating Dr. Kathy Karamlou in ZIP 92663 note 9 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2017) alongside 264.4 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Newport Beach, CA Rheumatology peers
143,859 annual services across 544 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 1,657 | 66.67th | $52 – $71 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 756 | 71.67th | $41 – $56 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 540 | 66.67th | $71 – $97 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 360 | 71.67th | $54 – $74 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 288 | 61.67th | $71 – $97 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (42 HCPCS billing breadth) | 140,257 | 66.67th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Karamlou National Provider Identifier | NPI #1740209303 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92663) |
| Dr. Karamlou Newport Beach CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (143,859 CMS svcs; Z +1.044σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Newport Beach, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 19 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.66/5 Listening • 4.71/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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