Dr. Paul Ludmer, MD
365 Hawthorne Ave, #201, Oakland, CA 94609 • +1-949-555-3621
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2013)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Oakland Percentiles
NPI #1316976913 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Cardiology providers positions Dr. Paul Ludmer, MD in Oakland at -0.26σ (63.64th city percentile / 37.53th state percentile, 539 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Ludmer is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review — 965 annual services, $134–$184 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 93000 (12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation, 711/yr) and CPT 93306 (Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow, 457/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-949-555-3621, Dr. Ludmer's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.88/5 composite reality score over 3 submissions).
Patients evaluating Dr. Paul Ludmer in ZIP 94609 note 13 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2013) alongside 4.7 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Oakland, CA Cardiology peers
2,540 annual services across 539 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Cardiology 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 Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 965 | 63.64th | $134 – $184 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 711 | 68.64th | $52 – $72 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 457 | 59.64th | $251 – $343 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 254 | 59.64th | $157 – $216 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 152 | 62.64th | $192 – $264 |
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Dr. Paul Ludmer, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ludmer National Provider Identifier | NPI #1316976913 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94609) |
| Dr. Ludmer Oakland CMS Volume Rank | 63.64th Pct (2,540 CMS svcs; Z -0.264σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Oakland, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.94/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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