Dr. Ramanath Dukkipati, MD
18546 Roscoe Blvd Ste 110, Northridge, CA 91324 • +1-353-555-9153
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Northridge Percentiles
NPI #1457570376 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Within the Northridge, CA (CBSA local) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Ramanath Dukkipati, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 14 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 25th municipal percentile and 44.17th CA percentile (-0.28σ Z-score) based on 1,915 billed procedures for 400 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1457570376 highlights 919 annual claims for 99214 (25th Northridge percentile; $364–$499 self-pay corridor) plus 421 encounters under 90960 and 345 under 99215.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Ramanath Dukkipati in Northridge (91324) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 18546 Roscoe Blvd Ste 110 (in-person clinic visits only; 14-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.80/5 from 12 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 22 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2004), Dr. Dukkipati coordinates 14 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 18546 Roscoe Blvd Ste 110 (+1-353-555-9153).
Compared against Northridge, CA Nephrology peers
1,915 annual services across 400 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 | 919 | 25th | $364 – $499 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 421 | 27th | $728 – $997 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 345 | 27th | $531 – $727 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 230 | 20th | $500 – $686 |
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Dr. Ramanath Dukkipati, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Dukkipati National Provider Identifier | NPI #1457570376 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91324) |
| Dr. Dukkipati Northridge CMS Volume Rank | 25.00th Pct (1,915 CMS svcs; Z -0.281σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Northridge, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 14 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.80/5 Listening • 4.72/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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